Question 1

what does "shotty mild retroperitoneal adenopathy" mean?

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Small: "shotty" means "the size of gun shot."  when lymph nodes are "shotty, " they're generally not thought to be important.

Question 2

what is the normal size range for retroperitoneal/periaortic lymph node? can it be common for them to be over 1cm?

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: Yes, node over 1 cm by CT scan is normally seen.
By PubMed website: The upper limit for the diameter is not the same for all lymph nodes, but varies with the position of the node in the para-aortic chains, ranging from 7 to 15 mm, with increasing diameters in the caudal direction.

Question 3

what is retroperitoneal fibrosis?

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Chronic scarring: Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a chronic non-specific inflammation of the retroperitoneum, which can entrap and obstruct important structures, notably the ureters.   The average age of diagnosis is about 55 years and the male:female ratio was 3:1.  Options for treatment include corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive and hormonal treatment (such as tamoxifen), as well as surgery.

Question 4

what does enlarged retroperitoneal lymph nodes mean?

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Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 5

what size is considered a enlarged retroperitoneal lymph node?

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: One that is bigger that usually found in men like you who live where you live and are exposed to infections that are common in Texas.  I would ask local Dr. who has seen a lot of lymph nodes there.

Question 6

what is normal size range for periaortic/ retroperitoneal lymph node?

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: It varies with location but generally -under 1cm

Question 7

what is th eprognosis or chances of recurrence for a low grade, retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, attached to the diaphragm, fully resected with neg mar?

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Guarded: J Bone Jont Surg 94:736, 2012 is most current. 50% of a small number of patients with low-grade somatic leiomyosarcoma were alive in 4 years. Among patients with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas, 20% were free of metastatic disease in 5 years and are thus possible cures. Try to have at least three pathologists sign off on the case. Good luck.

Question 8

what is the treatment for retroperitoneal hemorrhage?

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Hemorrhage: Retroperitoneal hemorrhage is an emergency and addressed either by embolization or surgery. Surgery finds and repairs the source of bleeding, as well as checking for other damage. Embolization is done under fluoro and tiny pellets are used to block the vessel(s) that are bleeding.

Question 9

how do docs treat retroperitoneal fibrosis?

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Manage symptoms: Retroperitoneal fibrosis is one of those chronic disorders without a cure. It causes scarring behind the abdominal organs. Can narrow veins, arteries, urine conduits, ureters. Docs use stents, vacualr bypasses, filters and monitoring to manage the consequences. Long term anticoagulation is often required, as are compression devices for the legs.

Question 10

hi doctors, can you tell me what is retroperitoneal sarcoma?

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Fairly common: This is a cancer arising from connective tissue, blood vessels, or fat, in the area of your back behind the sheath that covers your intestine. Many of these are very slow-growing liposarcomas that can get quite big. Some can be cured surgically and many of the rest are still compatible with a long and good life.

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