Items tagged “abdomen”
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Anterior pararenal space
The anterior pararenal space is the portion of the retroperitoneum that lies between the posterior surface of the parietal peritoneum and the anterior reflection of the renal fascia.
Gross anatomy
It contains the retroperitoneal portion of the duodenum (distal D1 to D3), the pancreas and retro...
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Ascending lumbar communicant vein
The ascending lumbar communicant vein is a communication between the left ascending lumbar vein and the left renal vein. Because of its retroperitoneal location, when dilated, it may be mistaken for a lymph node on non-contrast studies with thick collimation.
The image shows the left renal vein...
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Abdominal wall hematoma
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09 Jan 2010
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Foreign body - sewing needle
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23 Feb 2010
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Post-operative intra-abdominal collections
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08 Aug 2010
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Sarcoidosis (abdominal manifestations)
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin characterized by the formation of non-caseating granulomas. Virtually any organ system may be involved. Although less common than pulmonary and mediastinal disease, abdominal sarcoidosis can mimic more common infectious or neoplast...
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Leriche syndrome
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07 Jan 2011
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Acute appendicitis - pediatric
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15 Jan 2011
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Tuberculous peritonitis
Tuberculous peritonitis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. It is frequently seen in association with other forms of gastrointestinal tuberculosis 6.
Epidemiology
Tuberculosis is usually confined to the respiratory system but may involve any organ system 1. Extra...
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Intraperitoneal hematoma in cirrhotic patient
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22 Nov 2012
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Intra-abdominal lymphoma: subtype unknown
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10 Dec 2012
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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14 Dec 2012
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Ascending colon
The ascending colon is the second part of the large bowel.
Gross anatomy
The ascending colon is the continuation of the cecum superior to the ileocecal valve. It is secondarily retroperitoneal, although it has its own mesentery in approximately 25% of patients and is 15 cm in length 1,2.
The ...
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Richter hernia
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28 Apr 2013
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Peritoneal and pleural tuberculosis
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30 Dec 2013
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Iliopsoas compartment
The iliopsoas compartment is an extra-retroperitoneal space that runs along the posterior aspect of the abdomen and pelvis and extends into the thigh.
It should be noted that the posterior abdominal wall does not have a consensus definition and that psoas muscles are sometimes included as the p...
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Inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament (also known as Poupart's ligament or the fallopian ligament) is a fibrous band extending from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle. It is an important anatomical landmark and denotes the transition of the pelvis to the lower limb.
Gross anatomy
The ingu...
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Posterior right subhepatic space
The posterior right subhepatic space (also known as the hepatorenal fossa or Morison pouch) separates the liver from the right kidney. It is a potential space that is not filled with any fluid in normal conditions.
Gross anatomy
The posterior right subhepatic space is a subcompartment of the s...
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
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30 Jan 2014
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Mature (cystic) ovarian teratoma
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24 Mar 2014
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