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Is abdominal aorta aintra peritoneal or retroperitoneal?
The abdominal aorta (and inferior vena cava for that matter) is a primary retroperitoneal structure.
The kidneys lie behind what cavity?
The kidneys lie behind the abdominal cavity, specifically in the retroperitoneal space.
What is secondarily retro-peritoneal?
Secondarily retroperitoneal refers to organs that were originally intraperitoneal during development but become retroperitoneal in the adult human anatomy. These organs include the kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, and ascending/descending colon. They are considered retroperitoneal because they are located behind the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Do retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and adventitia?
Yes, retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and an adventitia. The serosa is the outermost layer that secretes a fluid to reduce friction, while the adventitia is a connective tissue layer that anchors the organ to surrounding structures.
What does central retroperitoneal mean?
means anything present behind the peritoneum(The membranous lining of the body cavity especially the abdominal cavity which surrounds most of the organs.
What is mild but significant retroperitoneal periaortic lymphadenopathy of uncertain etiology?
This is potentially concerning (although the condition could certainly be benign). Any significant retroperitoneal periaortic lymphadenopathy could indicate that a malignant (cancerous) process may be present. Unless this is a very elderly patient who wishes no invasive tests or procedures, this situation should be investigated further.
What is extensive lymphadenopathy?
Lymphadenopathy is defined nodes that are abnormal in either size, consistency or number. Malignancy was found in only about 30% of patients and most cases had no findable cause.
Is the prostate retroperitoneal or intraabdominal?
Retroperitoneal
What is the term and prefix of retroperitoneal?
Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
What is the continued presence of diffuse enlarged lymph nodes?
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
What is the scientific name for swollen lymph glands?
Lymphadenopathy or lymphadenitis refers to lymph nodes which are abnormal in size, number or consistency.
What is the term for enlarged or palpable lymph nodes?
the term for englared or palpable lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy.
Can hyperthyroidism cause lymphadenopathy?
No. But it can coexist with a swelling of the thyroid which may superficially look a bit like lymphadenopathy.
What structure of the cat urinary system are retroperitoneal?
The structures that are retroperitoneal in a cat's urinary system are the kidneys, the ureters, and the urinary bladder. Retroperitoneal means that these structures can be found behind the peritoneum.
Which organ lies within the retroperitoneal space?
The kidneys are the organs that lie within the retroperitoneal space. They are located behind the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
Why are the kidneys retroperitoneal?
Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior side only. Structures that are not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.
Is the spleen retroperitoneal?
No, the gall bladder is an abdominal organ that is contained within the peritoneum. The retroperitoneal organs are the kidneys, adrenal glands and the ureters - they are outside of the peritoneum.
