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CT and MR imaging of the properitoneal fat pad: a pictorial essay

verfasst von: Gary G. Ghahremani

Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology | Ausgabe 11/2023

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Abstract

The properitoneal fat pad is a distinctive anatomical structure located in the midline of anterior abdominal wall between the transversalis fascia and parietal peritoneum. It has variable size and configuration depending on the gender and nutritional status of individuals, but CT and MR images of the upper abdomen can readily depict its shape and adipose composition. The purpose of this essay is to illustrate the CT and MRI features of normal properitoneal fat pad, and the spectrum of pathological processes that affect it among patients. This information can be relevant to the practicing radiologists and clinicians for the correct diagnosis and management of such conditions because most lesions of this fat pad produce nonspecific symptoms.
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Metadaten
Titel
CT and MR imaging of the properitoneal fat pad: a pictorial essay
verfasst von
Gary G. Ghahremani
Publikationsdatum
17.07.2023
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Abdominal Radiology / Ausgabe 11/2023
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Elektronische ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-023-04005-w

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