Pathologic effusions localized on the anterior pararenal space: an in vivo demonstration.
The retroperitoneum is divided into three spaces by four fascial planes. This case reports outlining of the anterior pararenal space with opaque medium in a patient who developed large abscess cavities secondary to hemorrhagic pancreatitis. The contour of the cavities, their cross-communication, and their effect on adjacent organs and landmarks are described .
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D000208:Acute Disease; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*