Demonstrate normal anatomy of the prevesical space on MDCT in a correlation with the cadaveric gross anatomy.
Recognize imaging features of primary and secondary disorders in the prevesical space including the space of Retzius.
A. Review of normal anatomy of the prevesical space containing urachal remnants, obliterated umbilical arteries and paraumbilical veins on MDCT in a correlation the cadaveric gross anatomy.
B. CT or MRI findings of primary and secondary disorders in the prevesical space including the space of Retzius.
1) Hematoma of the rectus sheath
2) Traumatic pneumopreperitoneum
3) Postoperative abscess
4) Uriioma of bladder ruptures
5) Tumor and inflammatory extension of vesical and colorectal diseases
6) Infected and malignant urachal diseases
7) Recanalized paraumbilical veins
8) Supravesical hernia
Isogai, J,
Katada, Y,
Tezuka, M,
Kaneko, J,
Primary and Secondary Disorders in the Prevesical Space including the Space of Retzius. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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