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Enlarged lymph nodes in the space in the inferior and posterior mediastinum between the crura of the diaphragm.
what is hilar adenopathy
adenopathy
Retroperitoneal
An adenopathy is a swelling or enlargement of the glands, especially the lymph nodes.
what is adenopathy in the aortic pulmonary window
Hilar adenopathy is a term for enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
"Retroperitoneal" refers to the retroperitoneal space found in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. The space defines the home of many organs including the kidneys and bladder.
The kidneys are considered to be retroperitoneal.
Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
Pathological adenopathy means that glands are enlarged. This usually is used to refer to the lymph nodes when they are enlarged.