Retroperitoneum Flashcards
Retroperitoneum is a potential space. It becomes an actual space when?
When fluid or masses occupy it.
Posterior abdominal/retroperitoneal cavity anomalies are found usually at advanced stages because
It is an obscure area of the body
Retroperitoneal tumors are more likely to be benign. T or F?
F. They are more likely to be malignant
Boundaries of retroperitoneum
Anterior: Posterior Parietal peritoneum; Posterior: Spine, Psoas, Quadratus lumborum; Superior: attachments of diaphragm; Inferior: pelvic brim; Lateral: Lateral borders of Quadratus lumborum
Contents of the retroperitoneum
S-Suprarenal glands; A-aorta and Inferior vena cava; D-duodenum; P-Pancreas; U-ureters; C- colons (Ascending and descending); K-kidneys; E-Esophagus; R-Rectum; (SAD PUCKER)
What are the primary retroperitoneal organs?
Suprarenal glands, kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, aorta, IVC, Esophagus, Rectum
What are the secondary retroperitoneal organs?
Pancreas, ascending and descending colon
Describe the Anterior Pararenal space
Potential space between the posterior parietal peritoneum and renal fascia
Contents of the A.pararenal space
Pancreas, ascending and descending colon, Aorta nad IVC, lymph nodes, 2nd-4th parts of duodenum
another name for anterior renal fascia
fascia of Gerota
another name for posterior renal fascia
fascia of Zuckerkandl
space found on each side of the kidneys, inside the renal fascia
perirenal space
Contents of perirenal space
kidney, adrenals, proximal ureter, hilar vessels, lymph nodes and fats
what happens if bleeding occurs in the kidney?
blood is confined in the perirenal area due to the tough renal fascia
Content of posterior pararenal space
fat
