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What Does Retroperitoneum Mean?
I am a 62 yr old female, that had a pheochromocytoma removed about 3or4 years ago. I am a congential adrenal insuffieny patient. I need a few meanings for some words, from a report of an MRI from a week ago. 1) Retroperitoneum. 2). Etiology. What do these words mean? Thank-you
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Retroperitoneum is the space in abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. Peritoneum is the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
Etiology means the cause of a particular disease or condition.
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Wishing you good health.
Retroperitoneum is the space in abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. Peritoneum is the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
Etiology means the cause of a particular disease or condition.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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