Anterior right subhepatic space
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Dias S, Campos A, Bell D, et al. Anterior right subhepatic space. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-64065
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3 Nov 2018,
Shanalie Dias
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The anterior right subhepatic space is a potential space between the inferior surface of the right lobe of the liver and the transverse colon.
Gross anatomy
The anterior right subhepatic space is separated from Morison’s pouch (also known as the posterior right subhepatic space) by the transverse mesocolon, both are subcompartments of the right supramesocolic space.
Boundaries
- inferior and posterior: transverse colon and transverse mesocolon
- superior: inferior surface of the right lobe of the liver
- lateral: right lateral abdominal wall
Communications
The anterior right subhepatic space is continuous laterally with the right subphrenic space, inferiorly with the right paracolic gutter and posteriorly with Morison’s pouch.
Related pathology
- free peritoneal fluid, such as ascitic fluid or blood, can collect in the anterior right subhepatic space and is detectable by ultrasound or computed tomography 1
References
- 1. Aya Kamaya, Jade Wong-You-Cheong. Diagnostic Ultrasound: Abdomen and Pelvis. (2015) ISBN: 9780323376433 - Google Books
- 2. Paul Butler, Adam Mitchell, Jeremiah C. Healy et al. Applied Radiological Anatomy. (2012) ISBN: 9780521766661 - Google Books
- 3. John R. Haaga, Daniel Boll. Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Whole Body E-Book. (2008) ISBN: 9780323076210 - Google Books
- 4. Morton A. Meyers, MD, FACR, FACG. Dynamic Radiology of the Abdomen. (2013) ISBN: 9781475739619 - Google Books
- 5. Susan Standring. Gray's Anatomy. (2008) ISBN: 9780443066849 - Google Books
- 6. Kim S, Kim T, Lee J et al. The Perihepatic Space: Comprehensive Anatomy and CT Features of Pathologic Conditions. Radiographics. 2007;27(1):129-43. doi:10.1148/rg.271065050 - Pubmed
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