Pathways of extrapelvic spread of disease: Anatomic-radiologic correlation. The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine. [Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med] Journal article

Title	Pathways of extrapelvic spread of disease: Anatomic-radiologic correlation.
Author(s)	Meyers MA, Goodman KJ
Source	Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med 1975 Dec; 125(4):900-9.
MeSH	Adult Aged Appendicitis Barium Sulfate Colon, Sigmoid Diverticulum, Colon Female Gastrointestinal Diseases Hematoma Humans Intestinal Perforation Male Middle Aged Pelvis Rectal Diseases Retroperitoneal Space
Abstract	Extrapelvic spread of disease, particularly from gastrointestinal tract perforations which may be clinically occult, may first present in the buttock, hip, thigh, and even lower leg, and the extraperitoneal space of the abdomen itself. Clinical manifestations at these remote sites may be very misleading. Anatomic and roentgenologic observations establish the preferential pathways of extrapelvic spread. These are related to the insertions and fascial investments of the iliopsoas, pyriformis, and obturator internus muscles and the ensheathed penetrations of the superior gluteal arteries. Superiorly, extension from the pelvic tissues seeks out the posterior pararenal compartment of the extraperitoneal region of the abdomen. Roentgenologic signs may first identify the presence, extent, and localization of the primary process.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	1211521

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