Retroperitoneal tumors and lymphadenopathy.
Journal: Urologic Radiology
Published:
Abstract
The retroperitoneum is the space between the parietal peritoneum anteriorly and the transversalis fascia posteriorly. Most retroperitoneal tumors arise from mesenchyme, neurogenic tissue, or embryonic rests. By this definition and by including lymph nodes as a retroperitoneal organ, lymphoma is not considered a primary retroperitoneal tumor.
Authors
D Hartman