Periportal adenopathy refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes around the portal vein in the liver. It is often associated with various infections or inflammatory conditions affecting the liver or nearby organs. Imaging studies like CT scans or ultrasounds can help in diagnosing periportal adenopathy.
Mild adenopathy of the left obturator internus refers to a slight enlargement of lymph nodes in the left obturator internus muscle. This may indicate a local inflammatory process or infection in the surrounding area. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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what is hilar adenopathy
significant...hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, hepatic ischemia, shock liver.....moderate elevation: cirrhosis, obstruction....mild: pancreatitis, mono, shock, drugs
what is adenopathy in the aortic pulmonary window
Hilar adenopathy is a term for enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
Adenopathy is a term used to describe enlargement or swelling of lymph nodes in the body. This can be due to various reasons such as infection, inflammation, or cancer. Adenopathy is typically detected through physical examination or imaging tests.
Pathological adenopathy means that glands are enlarged. This usually is used to refer to the lymph nodes when they are enlarged.
Subcarinal adenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes in a designated area of your body. It is diagnosed with an X-ray.
Mildly enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes are usually seen in malignancies of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and lymphoma. For those with enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes without evidence of the above malignancies, biopsies are recommended to ascertain where the malignant cells are coming from.
The periportal region lymph nodes in the human body are located around the portal vein in the liver. They play a crucial role in draining lymphatic fluid from the liver and associated structures.