Peritoneal Disorders

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Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue. Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneum Cancer Complications from peritoneal dialysis Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem. Treatment of peritoneal disorders depends on the cause.

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DrOwl

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Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue. Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneum Cancer Complications from peritoneal dialysis Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem. Treatment of peritoneal disorders depends on the cause.

Peritonitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Peritonitis — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this abdominal infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247
WebMD: Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/peritonitis-symptoms-causes-treatments
Peritoneal Disorders | Peritoneum | MedlinePlus
Your peritoneum lines your abdominal wall. Disorders of the peritoneum aren't common but include peritonitis, cancer and complications from dialysis.
https://medlineplus.gov/peritonealdisorders.html
NORD: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory disorder in which abnormal formation of fiber-like tissue (fibrosis) occurs behind the membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen (peritoneum).
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/retroperitoneal-fibrosis/
Peritoneal Cancer | Cedars-Sinai
Cancer that has spread to the lining surfaces of the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity from ovarian cancer, primary colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, or mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei—known as peritoneal carcinomatosis.
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/p/peritoneal-cancer.html
Peritoneal Dialysis - Genitourinary Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Peritoneal Dialysis - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/renal-replacement-therapy/peritoneal-dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) - CORE Kidney - Los Angeles, CA
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a type of Dialysis done at home to remove excess waste and fluid when your kidney can no longer do the job adequately. This section of the website discusses facts related to PD as well as questions that patients commonly ask about PD.
https://www.uclahealth.org/core-kidney/peritoneal-dialysis-pd-1090

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Peritonitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Peritonitis — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this abdominal infection.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peritonitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376247
WebMD: Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/peritonitis-symptoms-causes-treatments
Peritoneal Disorders | Peritoneum | MedlinePlus
Your peritoneum lines your abdominal wall. Disorders of the peritoneum aren't common but include peritonitis, cancer and complications from dialysis.
https://medlineplus.gov/peritonealdisorders.html
NORD: Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory disorder in which abnormal formation of fiber-like tissue (fibrosis) occurs behind the membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen (peritoneum).
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/retroperitoneal-fibrosis/
Peritoneal Cancer | Cedars-Sinai
Cancer that has spread to the lining surfaces of the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity from ovarian cancer, primary colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, or mesothelioma and pseudomyxoma peritonei—known as peritoneal carcinomatosis.
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/p/peritoneal-cancer.html
Peritoneal Dialysis - Genitourinary Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Peritoneal Dialysis - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/renal-replacement-therapy/peritoneal-dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) - CORE Kidney - Los Angeles, CA
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is a type of Dialysis done at home to remove excess waste and fluid when your kidney can no longer do the job adequately. This section of the website discusses facts related to PD as well as questions that patients commonly ask about PD.
https://www.uclahealth.org/core-kidney/peritoneal-dialysis-pd-1090

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