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Imaging of the pediatric peritoneum, mesentery and omentum

Jonathan R Dillman1, Ethan A Smith2, Ajaykumar C Morani3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45229-3039, USA. jonathan.dillman@cchmc.org.

Pediatric Radiology
|June 25, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Peritoneal structures like the mesenteries and omenta are thin but become visible on imaging when diseased. This pictorial essay details their normal anatomy and pathological conditions in young patients.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Imaging
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Normal peritoneal structures, including mesenteries and omenta, are thin and visualized on imaging due to contained elements like fat, blood vessels, and lymph nodes.
  • Pathological processes significantly alter the visibility and appearance of these peritoneal structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the normal anatomy of abdominopelvic peritoneal structures.
  • To illustrate various developmental and acquired pathologies affecting these structures in pediatric and young adult populations.

Main Methods:

  • Pictorial essay format.
  • Review of imaging findings related to peritoneal structures.

Main Results:

  • Detailed depiction of normal peritoneal anatomy.
  • Illustration of diverse pathological conditions affecting mesenteries and omenta.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding normal peritoneal anatomy is crucial for identifying pathological changes.
  • This essay serves as a visual guide for diagnosing peritoneal diseases in younger individuals.

Keywords:
ChildrenComputed tomographyMagnetic resonance imagingMesenteryOmentumPeritoneumUltrasound

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