The Retroperitoneum
The Retroperitoneum This chapter deals with those conditions that involve the urinary tract such as fluid collections, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and primary retroperitoneal tumors. It will not deal with the wide…
The Adrenal Gland
The Adrenal Gland INTRODUCTION The adrenal glands lie superior to the kidneys in the perinephric space. Since they are surrounded by fat, they are usually well visualized on computed tomography…
Congenital Anomalies
Congenital Anomalies UPPER URINARY TRACT ANOMALIES Kidney Anatomy The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal structures that parallel the psoas muscle on either side of the lumbar spine. They are composed of…
Functional Renal Anatomy, Renal Physiology, and Contrast Media
Functional Renal Anatomy, Renal Physiology, and Contrast Media FUNCTIONAL RENAL ANATOMY The kidney maintains the homeostasis of body fluids through the excretion of metabolic end products and toxins, the regulation…
Pelvis, Hips, and Thighs
Pelvis, Hips, and Thighs Daniel E. Wessell Jeffrey J. Peterson Thomas H. Berquist ▪ TRAUMA: PELVIC FRACTURES—MINOR KEY FACTS Mechanism of injury—fall or minor trauma Usually older age group Fractures…
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Jeffrey J. Peterson Thomas H. Berquist ▪ ANATOMY KEY FACTS The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a synovial joint divided by a disc into superior and inferior compartments. The…
Peritoneal Space, Retroperitoneum, Abdominal Wall, and Chest
Peritoneal Space, Retroperitoneum, Abdominal Wall, and Chest QUESTIONS 1a A 50-year-old male patient presents with abdominal distention. Transverse US image of the mid abdomen is shown. What is the most…
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal QUESTIONS 1a Pictured here is a normal long (left) and short (right) axis image of the Achilles tendon. Which of the following best describes the ultrasound appearance of a…
