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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal pain |
 | | During the physical examination, the doctor will test to see if the pain is localized to a single area (point tenderness) or whether it is diffuse. | | | If the health care provider finds evidence of peritonitis, the abdominal pain may be classified as an "acute abdomen", which may require surgery right away. | | | He or she will be checking to see if the pain is related to inflammation of the peritoneum (called peritonitis). |
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| | Peritoneum - definition of Peritoneum in Encyclopedia |
| | The presence of gas within the peritoneal cavity, as may occur when a perforation forms in the stomach or intestines, is called pneumoperitoneum and heralds a perilous situation. | | | In effect it is draped in front of the intestines like an apron and may serve as an insulating or protective layer. | | | The peritoneum both supports the abdominal organs and serves as a conduit for their blood and lymph vessels and nerves. |
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http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Peritoneum
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| | peritoneum - Columbia Encyclopedia article about peritoneum |
| | The portion that covers the internal organs, or viscera, is known as the visceral peritoneum and forms the outer layer (serosa) of most of the intestinal tract. | | | A ruptured appendix can lead to inflammation of the peritoneum, a condition known as peritonitis. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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| | Colon Cancer Today - How is colon cancer treated? |
| | Stage IV - cancer may have spread to nearby lymph nodes and spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver or lungs. | | | Stage III - at this stage the cancer is divided into IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC and is referred to as Dukes' C colon cancer. | | | Cancer may have spread beyond the colon wall to nearby organs and through the peritoneum. |
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