Peritoneal Diseases
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Conditions or disorders affecting the PERITONEUM. |
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inflamm dis = PERITONITIS |
Peritoneal Diseases Categories.
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Chyloperitoneum - The presence of effused chyle in the peritoneal cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Hemoperitoneum - Hemorrhage into the peritoneal cavity. |
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis - Inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes. |
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Panniculitis, Peritoneal - Condition of the peritoneum, most commonly of the mesentery, but also of the omentum, characterized by tissue thickening, alteration of fat cells, infiltration of lipid-laden macrophages, and fibrosis. |
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Peritonitis |
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Pneumoperitoneum - The presence of gas or air in the peritoneal cavity. It may occur spontaneously or be deliberately introduced as an aid to radiologic examination (PNEUMOPERITONEUM, ARTIFICIAL). (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
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