Peritoneal Cavity With And Without Ascites
| Title: | Peritoneal Cavity With And Without Ascites |
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| Description: |
Illustration showing two cross-sections of the peritoneal cavity. On the left, a cross-section shows a normal peritoneal cavity. On the right, a cross-section shows a peritoneal cavity with ascites. Also shown in both panels are the peritoneum, liver, stomach, pancreas, large intestine, greater omentum, small intestine, ovary, uterus, bladder, and rectum. The peritoneal cavity is the space that contains most of the organs in the abdomen, including the liver, stomach, and intestines. Ascites is as an abnormal buildup of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that may cause swelling. |
| Topics/Categories: | Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustration) |
| AV Number: | CDR816976 |
| Date Created: | February 10, 2025 |
| Date Added: | March 21, 2025 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |