A metastatic peritoneal implant is a tumor that has branched off from an original tumor in the body. Think of it as a tree that deposits its seeds on the ground like the oak tree drops acorns. A medical professional can be more specific as to the type of tumor.
Metastatic and non metastatic.
metastatic breast cancer
Important peritoneal folds include the greater omentum, lesser omentum, mesentery, and mesocolon. The peritoneal lining itself is not considered an important peritoneal fold.
The simple squamous epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity is called mesothelium. It is a single layer of flat cells that help protect and cushion the organs within the peritoneal cavity.
yes, metastatic brain tumors can be deadly if not treated properly.
by DonJuanDaDj, metastatic foci is an orgin of the cancer cells that has moved to a new site
Radiation also is used in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease. It is particularly useful in shrinking metastatic colon cancer to the brain.
diffuse
When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, it can be said that
"Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis".....available on Amazon.com is a good reference
Because the female reproductive tract is continuous with the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes, it is possible for sperm to enter the peritoneal cavity.
Yes, females have a peritoneal cavity. The peritoneal cavity is a space in the abdominal cavity that contains the abdominal organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. Both males and females have this cavity in their abdominal area.