Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does This Ultrasound Report Indicate?
My 14 year old had an ultrasound today because of a sharp pain just above the belly button which has been on and off for about 2 weeks. The ultrasound impression results were mesenteric adrenitis and minimal free fluid in the POD. What does this mean?
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
Hi...
Thank you for your post.
POD means pouch of douglas. Its a small space in between posterior wall of uterus and rectum. In some inflammatory pathology, fluid may get collected here.
When you mentioned Mesenteric adrenitis, i assume you meant Mesenteric adenitis. Mesentry is a covering that encloses small intestine and attaches it to posterior abdominal wall. It contains blood vessels supplying small intestine, lymphatics and lymph nodes.
Inflammation of these lymph nodes is called as Lymphadenitis or simply "Adenitis".
Hope i have cleared your doubts.
take care . Bye
Thank you for your post.
POD means pouch of douglas. Its a small space in between posterior wall of uterus and rectum. In some inflammatory pathology, fluid may get collected here.
When you mentioned Mesenteric adrenitis, i assume you meant Mesenteric adenitis. Mesentry is a covering that encloses small intestine and attaches it to posterior abdominal wall. It contains blood vessels supplying small intestine, lymphatics and lymph nodes.
Inflammation of these lymph nodes is called as Lymphadenitis or simply "Adenitis".
Hope i have cleared your doubts.
take care . Bye
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....