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Case Reports
. 1983 Dec;34(4):286-7.

Retroperitoneal pseudolymphadenopathy

G T Thompson, R J Jackson, M P Pirani
  • PMID: 6668288
Case Reports

Retroperitoneal pseudolymphadenopathy

G T Thompson et al. J Can Assoc Radiol. 1983 Dec.

Abstract

Computed tomography is very sensitive in detecting enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Several structures such as vessels, bowel loops, fibrous tissue and hemorrhage can simulate pathologic retroperitoneal nodal enlargement. A thorough awareness of the normal retroperitoneal anatomy will help in correct interpretations and may obviate the need for more invasive diagnostic procedures.

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