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Peritoneal Diseases

Medical Definition:	Conditions or disorders affecting the PERITONEUM.
Guide Notes:	inflamm dis = PERITONITIS

Peritoneal Diseases Categories.

	Chyloperitoneum - The presence of effused chyle in the peritoneal cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Hemoperitoneum - Hemorrhage into the peritoneal cavity.
	Mesenteric Lymphadenitis - Inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes.
	Panniculitis, Peritoneal - Condition of the peritoneum, most commonly of the mesentery, but also of the omentum, characterized by tissue thickening, alteration of fat cells, infiltration of lipid-laden macrophages, and fibrosis.
	Peritonitis
	Pneumoperitoneum - The presence of gas or air in the peritoneal cavity. It may occur spontaneously or be deliberately introduced as an aid to radiologic examination (PNEUMOPERITONEUM, ARTIFICIAL). (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Peritoneal Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

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