• A large cyst may be palpable on abdominal examination, but gross ascites may interfere with palpation of an intra-abdominal mass. (medscape.com)
  • Intra-abdominal sepsis is an inflammation of the peritoneum caused by pathogenic microorganisms and their products. (medscape.com)
  • Infections of the peritoneum are further divided into generalized (peritonitis) and localized (intra-abdominal abscess). (medscape.com)
  • The type and extent of surgery depends on the underlying disease process and the severity of intra-abdominal infection. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous material fills the peritoneal cavity, causing enlargement of the abdomen and has been described as "jelly belly", due to its appearance at laparotomy [2]. (amsj.org)
  • Ascites is present in the peritoneal cavity and there is streaking of the omentum. (amsj.org)
  • Peritoneal infections are classified as primary (ie, from hematogenous dissemination, usually in the setting of an immunocompromised state), secondary (ie, related to a pathologic process in a visceral organ, such as perforation or trauma, including iatrogenic trauma), or tertiary (ie, persistent or recurrent infection after adequate initial therapy). (medscape.com)
  • Unlike the invasive carcinomas, borderline ovarian tumors are characterized by cytoplasmic and nuclear atypia, (element of differential diagnosis with benign tumors), absence of stromal invasion, (element of differential diagnosis with malignant tumors), unusual degree of proliferation of the epithelial cells with cellular stratification including remarkable architectural atypia and the formation of papillary protuberances. (intechopen.com)
  • Although the discovery of an ovarian cyst causes considerable anxiety in women owing to fears of malignancy, the vast majority of these lesions are benign. (medscape.com)
  • Malignant neoplasms show a greater degree of anaplasia and have the properties of invasion and metastasis, compared to benign neoplasms. (lookformedical.com)
  • The AI often performs better than doctors, even in tasks like differentiating benign from malignant pancreatic tumors, cysts, and subepithelial lesions, identifying gallbladder lesions, assessing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography difficulty, and evaluating the biliary strictures. (bvsalud.org)
  • The clinical implications of this are that PMP is not commonly considered a differential diagnosis in patients with these symptoms, which may then delay the diagnosis being made. (amsj.org)
  • Laboratory tests, although not diagnostic for ovarian cysts, may aid in the differential diagnosis of cysts and in the diagnosis of cyst-related complications. (medscape.com)
  • Less common types of ovarian cancer include germ cell tumors and sex cord stromal tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The typical symptoms of an LMP tumor can include abdominal distension or pelvic pain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most patients with ovarian cysts are asymptomatic, with the cysts being discovered incidentally during ultrasonography or routine pelvic examination. (medscape.com)
  • Bilateral oophorectomy and, often, hysterectomy are performed in many postmenopausal women with ovarian cysts, because of the increased incidence of neoplasms in this population. (medscape.com)
  • Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect DNA directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, are included. (lookformedical.com)
  • Neoplasms containing cyst-like formations or producing mucin or serum. (lookformedical.com)
  • It forms a closed sac (ie, coelom) by lining the interior surfaces of the abdominal wall (anterior and lateral), by forming the boundary to the retroperitoneum (posterior), by covering the extraperitoneal structures in the pelvis (inferior), and by covering the undersurface of the diaphragm (superior). (medscape.com)
  • The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of establishing dose baselines based on common CT protocols for patients who underwent enhanced CT abdomen and pelvis exams. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patient was discussed at the multidisciplinary team meeting where it was recommended that she undergo a laparotomy for total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy, and omentectomy. (amsj.org)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, slow growing mucinous ascites, typically associated with primary appendiceal or ovarian neoplasm [1]. (amsj.org)
  • The symptoms of PMP are often non-specific and vague, causing difficulties in diagnosis. (amsj.org)
  • The definitive diagnosis of all ovarian cysts is made based on histologic analysis. (medscape.com)
  • This article focuses on the diagnosis and management of infectious peritonitis and abdominal abscesses. (medscape.com)
  • Acute liver failure may progress to exhibit cerebral dysfunction even HEPATIC COMA depending on the etiology that includes hepatic ISCHEMIA, drug toxicity, malignant infiltration, and viral hepatitis such as post-transfusion HEPATITIS B and HEPATITIS C. (lookformedical.com)
  • It may originate from the ovary itself or more commonly from communicating nearby structures such as fallopian tubes or the inner lining of the abdomen. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ovary is made up of three different cell types including epithelial cells, germ cells, and stromal cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with liquid or semiliquid material that arises in an ovary (see the image below). (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Removing the cyst intact for pathologic analysis may mean removing the entire ovary, though a fertility sparing surgery should be attempted in younger women. (medscape.com)
  • Many patients with simple ovarian cysts found through ultrasonographic examination do not require treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Patients may present with an acute or insidious onset of symptoms, limited and mild disease, or systemic and severe disease with septic shock. (medscape.com)
  • The surgical approaches include an open technique (laparotomy) or a minimally invasive technique (laparoscopy) with very small incisions. (medscape.com)
  • In a postmenopausal patient, a persistent simple cyst smaller than 10 cm in dimension in the presence of a normal CA125 value may be monitored with serial ultrasonographic examinations. (medscape.com)
  • Persistent simple ovarian cysts larger than 10 cm (especially if symptomatic) and complex ovarian cysts should be considered for surgical removal. (medscape.com)
  • Women also experience localized peritonitis from an infected fallopian tube or a ruptured ovarian cyst. (medscape.com)
  • BACKGROUND AND AIM: The majority of the existing diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) that have been established for computed tomography (CT) are based on various anatomical locations, such as the head, chest, abdomen, etc. (bvsalud.org)
  • Her abdomen was distended, with a palpable, non-tender mass in the right iliac fossa. (amsj.org)
  • Nonoperative interventions include percutaneous abscess drainage, as well as percutaneous and endoscopic stent placements. (medscape.com)
  • Common areas to which the cancer may spread include the lining of the abdomen, lymph nodes, lungs, and liver. (wikipedia.org)
  • When this process begins, there may be no or only vague symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 35-year-old man with a history of Crohn disease presented with pain and swelling in the right abdomen. (medscape.com)
  • A multilocular right ovarian cyst that is 24 cm in diameter. (medscape.com)
  • Right adnexa: large complex-appearing mass lesion associated with ascites. (amsj.org)
  • A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. (lookformedical.com)
  • Later symptoms of ovarian cancer are due to the growing mass causing pain by pressing on other abdominopelvic organs or from metastases. (wikipedia.org)
  • Factors that decrease risk include hormonal birth control, tubal ligation, pregnancy, and breast feeding. (wikipedia.org)
  • Importantly, she had not been unwell, did not have any infective symptoms, no loss of weight or appetite, and no nausea or vomiting. (amsj.org)
  • Treatment usually includes some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The presence of ascites and possible omental caking suggests adenocarcinoma. (amsj.org)
  • In figure C, a right lower quadrant abdominal wall abscess and enteric fistula are observed and confirmed by the presence of enteral contrast in the abdominal wall. (medscape.com)
  • Early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may be absent or subtle. (wikipedia.org)
  • If these symptoms start to occur more often or more severely than usual, especially after no significant history of such symptoms, ovarian cancer is considered. (wikipedia.org)
  • Her family history included bowel, prostate, and breast cancer. (amsj.org)
  • An abdominal abscess is seen in the image below. (medscape.com)
  • This includes those who have never had children, those who began ovulation at a younger age and those who reach menopause at an older age. (wikipedia.org)
  • In most cases, symptoms exist for several months before being recognized and diagnosed. (wikipedia.org)
  • AI shows great potential in diagnosing pancreatobiliary diseases. (bvsalud.org)