Imaging of the Retroperitoneum

Ajit H. Goenka; Shetal N. Shah; Erick M. Remer

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2012.02.004

Imaging of the Retroperitoneum

Ajit H. Goenka, Shetal N. Shah, Erick M. Remer

Radiology

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Abstract

The retroperitoneum is the compartmentalized space bounded anteriorly by the posterior parietal peritoneum and posteriorly by the transversalis fascia. It extends from the diaphragm superiorly to the pelvic brim inferiorly. This article discusses clinically relevant anatomy of the abdominal retroperitoneal spaces, their cross-sectional imaging evaluation with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, and the imaging features of common retroperitoneal pathologic processes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	333-355
Number of pages	23
Journal	Radiologic Clinics of North America
Volume	50
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2012.02.004
State	Published - Mar 2012

Keywords

Magnetic resonance imaging
Multidetector computed tomography
Neoplasms
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Retroperitoneal space
Sarcoma

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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