GROSS ANATOMY 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 Chronic, relapsing granulomatous inflammatory disease with predominant involvement of gastrointestinal tract 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 Diverticulum: Focal sac-like outpouching off colon Diverticulosis: Presence of uncomplicated diverticula Diverticulitis: Inflammation of colonic diverticulum 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 Ischemic infarction of epiploic appendages (small pouches filled with fat, located along colon) 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 Invagination or telescoping of 1 segment of gastrointestinal tract and its mesentery (intussusceptum) into lumen of adjacent distal segment (intussuscipiens) 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 Distension of appendiceal lumen as result of mucin accumulation from epithelial proliferation or obstruction 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 Acute inflammation of appendix, which may be precipitated by obstruction of lumen 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
GROSS ANATOMY Divisions Esophagus Cervical and thoracic segments Stomach Hollow muscular organ between esophagus and small intestine Location: Intraperitoneal, in left upper quadrant, bordered superiorly by left hemidiaphragm, posterolaterally by spleen, posteroinferiorly by pancreas – Greater omentum attached from greater curvature and drapes over small and large intestines – Lesser omentum attached from lesser curvature to porta hepatis, covers lesser sac Function – Gastric acid production…
KEY FACTS Terminology Peritoneal spread of tumor from epithelial malignancy resulting in peritoneal thickening, omental infiltration, serosal implants, and ascites 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 Abnormal accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity 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 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 are a member. Log in here
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 member. Log in here
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 abdominal wall muscles, diaphragm, and (arbitrarily) pelvic brim GROSS ANATOMY Divisions Greater sac of peritoneal cavity Lesser sac (omental bursa) Communicates with greater sac via epiploic…
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 mesenteric chains to nodes Efferent vessels from alimentary nodes form intestinal lymphatic trunks Cisterna chyli (chyle cistern) – Formed by confluence of intestinal lymphatic trunks and…
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 enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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. Log in here
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 here