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Ascites
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Mesenteritis
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Peritonitis
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Abdominal Wall, Mesentery, and Peritoneal Cavity: Imaging Approach and Differential Diagnosis
Embryology and Relevant Anatomy The fetal gut is suspended between the anterior and posterior abdominal walls by the ventral and dorsal mesenteries, which separate to enclose the developing alimentary tube. Important viscera develop within the mesentery of the caudal part…
Neuroendocrine Tumors
KEY FACTS Terminology Terms such as carcinoid and islet cell tumor are decreasing in use, in favor of well-differentiated (low-grade) or poorly differentiated (high-grade) NETs GI tract: Most common primary site (74%), followed by bronchopulmonary (24%) Small bowel most common…
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
KEY FACTS Terminology Submucosal tumor of gastrointestinal (GI) tract derived from interstitial cells of Cajal Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
Leukemia and Lymphoma
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Peritoneal Inclusion Cyst
KEY FACTS Terminology Loculated fluid trapped within peritoneal adhesions, typically surrounding ovary Imaging Most often in pelvis (can rarely occur elsewhere) Ultrasound Loculated cystic mass with "spiderweb" pattern due to peritoneal adhesions reflecting from ovary Fine septations throughout collection Normal…
Abdominal Incision and Injection Sites
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Postoperative Free Air and Fluid
KEY FACTS Terminology Presence of intraperitoneal or body wall gas/fluid following surgery Imaging Pneumoperitoneum is common imaging finding after surgery on both plain radiographs and CT CT has 2x sensitivity of plain films for detection of pneumoperitoneum Pneumoperitoneum is seen…