Disease or Syndrome
peritoneal diseases
[ per-i-tun-ee-al dih-zeez-ez ]
Subclass of:
Digestive System Disorders
Definitions related to peritoneal diseases:
  • (peritoneal disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the peritoneum. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include peritonitis and panniculitis. Representative examples of neoplastic disorders include adenomatoid tumor, primary peritoneal carcinoma, metastatic carcinoma to the peritoneum, and malignant mesothelioma.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Pathological processes involving the PERITONEUM.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • (peritoneal disorders) Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue. Disorders of the peritoneum are not common. They include: Peritonitis - an inflammation of the peritoneum; Cancer; Complications from peritoneal dialysis. Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem. Treatment of peritoneal disorders depends on the cause.
    MedlinePlus
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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