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Peritoneal Space Abscess
Jade Wong-You-Cheong, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, FSRU, FSAR
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KEY FACTS

  • Terminology

    • Imaging

      • Top Differential Diagnoses

        • Clinical Issues

          TERMINOLOGY

          • Definitions

            • Localized abdominal collection of pus

          IMAGING

          • General Features

            • Ultrasonographic Findings

              • Radiographic Findings

                • Fluoroscopic Findings

                  • CT Findings

                    • MR Findings

                      • Nonvascular Interventions

                        • Nuclear Medicine Findings

                          • Imaging Recommendations

                            DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

                              PATHOLOGY

                              • General Features

                                • Staging, Grading, & Classification

                                  • Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features

                                    • Microscopic Features

                                      CLINICAL ISSUES

                                      • Presentation

                                        • Demographics

                                          • Natural History & Prognosis

                                            • Treatment

                                              DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST

                                              • Consider

                                                • Image Interpretation Pearls

                                                  Selected References

                                                  1. Arraiza M et al: Primary cystic peritoneal masses and mimickers: spectrum of diseases with pathologic correlation. Abdom Imaging. 40(4):875-906, 2015
                                                  2. Ramamurthy NK et al: Out of sight but kept in mind: complications and imitations of dropped gallstones. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 200(6):1244-53, 2013
                                                  3. Weledji EP et al: The challenge of intra-abdominal sepsis. Int J Surg. 11(4):290-5, 2013
                                                  4. Tirkes T et al: Peritoneal and retroperitoneal anatomy and its relevance for cross-sectional imaging. Radiographics. 32(2):437-51, 2012
                                                  5. Manzella A et al: Imaging of gossypibomas: pictorial review. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(6 Suppl):S94-101, 2009
                                                  6. Arnold AC et al: Postoperative Surgicel mimicking abscesses following cholecystectomy and liver biopsy. Emerg Radiol. 15(3):183-5, 2008
                                                  7. Melamed JW et al: Sonographic appearance of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel): pitfall in the diagnosis of postoperative abscess. J Ultrasound Med. 14(1):27-30, 1995
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                                                  References
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                                                  KEY FACTS

                                                  • Terminology

                                                    • Imaging

                                                      • Top Differential Diagnoses

                                                        • Clinical Issues

                                                          TERMINOLOGY

                                                          • Definitions

                                                            • Localized abdominal collection of pus

                                                          IMAGING

                                                          • General Features

                                                            • Ultrasonographic Findings

                                                              • Radiographic Findings

                                                                • Fluoroscopic Findings

                                                                  • CT Findings

                                                                    • MR Findings

                                                                      • Nonvascular Interventions

                                                                        • Nuclear Medicine Findings

                                                                          • Imaging Recommendations

                                                                            DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

                                                                              PATHOLOGY

                                                                              • General Features

                                                                                • Staging, Grading, & Classification

                                                                                  • Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features

                                                                                    • Microscopic Features

                                                                                      CLINICAL ISSUES

                                                                                      • Presentation

                                                                                        • Demographics

                                                                                          • Natural History & Prognosis

                                                                                            • Treatment

                                                                                              DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST

                                                                                              • Consider

                                                                                                • Image Interpretation Pearls

                                                                                                  Selected References

                                                                                                  1. Arraiza M et al: Primary cystic peritoneal masses and mimickers: spectrum of diseases with pathologic correlation. Abdom Imaging. 40(4):875-906, 2015
                                                                                                  2. Ramamurthy NK et al: Out of sight but kept in mind: complications and imitations of dropped gallstones. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 200(6):1244-53, 2013
                                                                                                  3. Weledji EP et al: The challenge of intra-abdominal sepsis. Int J Surg. 11(4):290-5, 2013
                                                                                                  4. Tirkes T et al: Peritoneal and retroperitoneal anatomy and its relevance for cross-sectional imaging. Radiographics. 32(2):437-51, 2012
                                                                                                  5. Manzella A et al: Imaging of gossypibomas: pictorial review. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(6 Suppl):S94-101, 2009
                                                                                                  6. Arnold AC et al: Postoperative Surgicel mimicking abscesses following cholecystectomy and liver biopsy. Emerg Radiol. 15(3):183-5, 2008
                                                                                                  7. Melamed JW et al: Sonographic appearance of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel): pitfall in the diagnosis of postoperative abscess. J Ultrasound Med. 14(1):27-30, 1995