Abd Ch 14: Retroperitoneum || Already Passed.

REMEMBER SADPUCKER: correct answers Suprarenals Aorta/IVC Duodenum Pancreas Ureters Colon Kidneys Esophagus Rectum When is lymphadenopathy a common finding? correct answers In patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is the most common primary malignancy of the retroperitoneum? correct answers Liposarcoma Is color Doppler helpful in lymphadenopathy? If yes, why? correct answers Yes. Lymphadenitis (benign): displays hyperemia within the node. Malignancies demonstrate avascular areas. Where do liposarcomas occur most frequently? correct answers Anterior to the spine and psoas muscles. Leiomyosarcoma may occur where? correct answers Uterus, GI tract, or in the retroperitoneal cavity and may originate in the wall of the IVC. What common neoplasms are associated the AIDS? correct answers Kaposi sarcoma and lymphoma. What effect does retroperitoneal fibroisis have on the ureters? correct answers Medial deviation or complete stenosis resulting in unilateral or bilateral hydronephrosis. What is the most common cause of posterior pararenal fluid collections? correct answers Aortic disease Also called lymphadenopathy; enlargement of lymph nodes due to inflammation, primary neoplasia or mets. correct answers adenopathy Fluid, such as bile, or urine that is forced out or leaks out of its normal vessel into the surrounding tissues or potential spaces. correct answers extravasate A thin sheet-like tissue that separates muscles. correct answers fascia A term used to describe the aorta and IVC together. correct answers great vessels