Items tagged “retroperitoneum”
23 results found
Case
Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst
Published
01 Jul 2008
56% complete
CT
Article
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...
Case
Renal angiomyolipoma
Published
18 Jan 2010
58% complete
Ultrasound
CT
Case
IVC sarcoma
Published
13 Jul 2010
92% complete
CT
Case
Retroperitoneal hematoma
Published
20 Oct 2010
42% complete
MRI
Article
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF), is a condition that has previously been described as chronic periaortitis. It is an uncommon fibrotic reaction in the retroperitoneum that typically presents with ureteric obstruction.
The disease is part of a spectrum of entities that have a common pathogenic pr...
Case
Retroperitoneal liposarcoma
Published
02 Sep 2011
68% complete
CT
Case
Retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma
Published
03 Jan 2012
48% complete
CT
Case
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Published
13 Apr 2012
53% complete
CT
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Published
15 May 2012
50% complete
CT
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Retroperitoneal abscess
Published
17 Dec 2012
95% complete
CT
Case
Pneumoretroperitoneum after ERCP sphincterotomy
Published
19 Mar 2013
95% complete
Fluoroscopy
CT
Article
Retroperitoneal organs (mnemonic)
A useful mnemonic to remember which organs are retroperitoneal is:
SAD PUCKER
Mnemonic
S: suprarenal (adrenal) gland
A: aorta/IVC
D: duodenum (second, third and fourth parts)
P: pancreas (except tail)
U: ureters
C: colon (ascending and descending)
K: kidneys
E: (o)esophagus
R: rectum
Article
Properitoneal fat
The properitoneal fat, also known as the preperitoneal space, is a fat-containing space in the abdomen.
Posteriorly it lies deep to the transversalis fascia and fills the posterior pararenal space. Laterally it thickens and forms the properitoneal fat pad, which is the anterior extension of pos...
Article
Great vessel space
The great vessel space is the fourth retroperitoneal space along with the anterior and posterior pararenal spaces, and the perirenal space 1,2. Unlike other retroperitoneal spaces, it is not well-defined by fascial planes and thus disease processes affecting other retroperitoneal spaces can also...
Article
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage (SRH) is a distinctive clinical pathology of retroperitoneal bleeding without a preceding history of trauma.
For a broader discussion, including other etiologies, please refer to the parental article on retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
Clinical presentation
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Isolated periaortitis
Isolated periaortitis is a non-aneurysmal form of chronic periaortitis.
Clinical features
pain
fever
fatigue
weight loss
anemia
mesenteric arterial ischemia: abdominal pain, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal hemorrhage
renal artery stenosis: renovascular hypertension
vascular impairment ...
Case
Retroperitoneal hydatid cyst (type III)
Published
31 Jan 2014
66% complete
CT
Case
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Published
26 Aug 2014
80% complete
CT
Case
Retroperitoneum (axial)
Published
16 May 2015
16% complete
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