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It's the swelling of the lymph nodes located outside or behind one of the the peritoneums. The parietal peritoneum is the portion that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities. The visceral peritoneum covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, including the intestinal tract. Therefore, it's the swelling of the lymph nodes located around the abdominal area.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoRetroperitoneal lymphadenopathy refers to disease of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. Any number of diseases can affect the lymph nodes and cause this condition. Determining the root cause of the disease will determine the treatment.
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What is the icd 9 code for retroperitoneal adenopathy?
785.6
What is the main term in inguinal adenopathy?
adenopathy
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Is the prostate retroperitoneal or intraabdominal?
Retroperitoneal
What is adenopathy?
An adenopathy is a swelling or enlargement of the glands, especially the lymph nodes.
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Hilar adenopathy is a term for enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
Which organ lies within the retroperitoneal space?
The kidneys are considered to be retroperitoneal.
What is the term and prefix of retroperitoneal?
Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
What is pathological adenopathy?
Pathological adenopathy means that glands are enlarged. This usually is used to refer to the lymph nodes when they are enlarged.
What is subcarinal adenopathy?
Subcarinal adenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes in a designated area of your body. It is diagnosed with an X-ray.
Why are the kidneys retroperitoneal?
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