Retroperitoneal inflammation: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

P Retroperitoneal inflammation is swelling that occurs in the retroperitoneal space.
P The retroperitoneal space is in front of the lower back and behind the abdominal lining (peritoneum). Organs in this space include the:
- Pancreas
- Spleen
- Kidneys

T Alternative Names
P Retroperitonitis

T Images
- Digestive system organs

T References
P McQuaid KR. Approach to the patient with gastrointestinal disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 25th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 132.
P Turnage RH, Mizell J, Badgwell B. Abdominal wall, umbilicus, peritoneum, mesenteries, omentum, and retroperitoneum. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 43.

T Review Date 12/10/2016
P Updated by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

