KEY FACTS Terminology Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of organ or part of organ through defect You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Hernia: Weakness or defect in fibromuscular wall with protrusion of organ or tissue through defect You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
TERMINOLOGY Definitions Abdomen: Region between diaphragm and pelvis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
TERMINOLOGY Definitions Peritoneal cavity: Potential space in abdomen between visceral and parietal peritoneum, usually containing only small amount of peritoneal fluid (for lubrication) Abdominal cavity: Not synonymous with peritoneal cavity Contains all of abdominal viscera (intra- and retroperitoneal) Limited by…
GROSS ANATOMY Overview Major lymphatic vessels and nodal chains lie along major blood vessels (aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac) Lymph nodes carry same name as vessel they accompany Lymph from alimentary tract, liver, spleen, and pancreas passes along celiac, superior…
KEY FACTS Terminology Adrenal carcinoma Synonyms : Adrenocortical carcinoma; adrenal cancer Definition : Rare, aggressive tumor arising from adrenal cortex, often with local invasion and distant metastases You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and…
KEY FACTS Terminology Rare catecholamine-secreting tumor arising from chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla Termed paraganglioma if extraadrenal You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…
KEY FACTS Terminology Simple or complex cystic lesion in adrenal gland You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonym: Adrenocortical adenoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Rare benign tumor consisting of macroscopic fat interspersed with hematopoietic elements You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…