The peritoneum is a thin serous membrane that consists of a single layer of simple cuboidal epithelium called a mesothelium [1]. The peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall is called the parietal peritoneum, while that lining the viscera is called the visceral peritoneum. Folds of the peritoneum constitute ligaments and support the various structures within the abdominal cavity.

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Tumors of the Peritoneum, Omentum, Mesentery, and Retroperitoneum

  • Pallavi Sinha,
  • Devasenathipathy Kandsamy

摘要

The peritoneum is a thin serous membrane that consists of a single layer of simple cuboidal epithelium called a mesothelium [1]. The peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall is called the parietal peritoneum, while that lining the viscera is called the visceral peritoneum. Folds of the peritoneum constitute ligaments and support the various structures within the abdominal cavity.