Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Neoplasia, Inflammation, Infection, Diagnostic procedure, CT, Peritoneum, Mesentery, Anatomy
Authors:
A. T. Vilares1, M. Correia da Silva2, B. S. D. Flor de Lima2, E. F. M. P. Negrao2, A. Silva3; 1Espinho/PT, 2Porto/PT, 3Aveiro/PT
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2019/C-3358
Conclusion
Peritoneal and mesenteric diseases represent a very diverse group,
with varying clinical presentations,
imaging appearances and prognosis.
While secondary peritoneal disease is much more common than primary etiologies,
differentiating primary from secondary causes,
remains important to guide treatment.
Peritoneal and mesenteric diseases often present with non-specific and overlapping imaging features,
but radiologists should become familiar with classic imaging appearances that may be helpful in distinguish benign from malignant processes and primary from secondary peritoneal involvement.
With a greater understanding of the anatomy,
as well as of the clinical and pathophysiological aspects of the diseases,
radiologists can improve the diagnostic yield of these conditions.