peritoneum Flashcards
1
Q
what is the peritoneal cavity
A
closed sac lined by mesothelial cells
2
Q
what do the mesothelial cells produce
A
surfactant
3
Q
what does surfactant act as
A
lubricant
4
Q
what cells does the diaphragm have
A
mesothelial cells
5
Q
what do mast cells release
A
potent mediators of inflammation
- histamine
- eicosanoids
6
Q
what is most common cause do ascites in young middle aged women
A
ovarian carcinoma
7
Q
what is the second most common form of abdominal TB
A
tuberculous peritonitis
8
Q
how is diagnosis of peritoneal TB be supported
A
ultrasound or CT
9
Q
what is seen on ultrasound or CT of peritoneal TB
A
mesenteric thickening and lymph node enlargement
10
Q
treatment of tuberculous peritonitis
A
same as for pulmonary TB
