Peritoneal Cavity With And Without Ascites

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Title: Peritoneal Cavity With And Without Ascites
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