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The quadratus lumborum muscle: A possible source of confusion in sonographic evaluation of the retroperitoneum
Author(s) -
Callen Peter W.,
Filly Roy A.,
Marks William M.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870070504
Subject(s) - medicine , confusion , abdomen , abscess , hematoma , retroperitoneal space , radiology , anatomy , surgery , psychology , psychoanalysis
The quadratus lumborum muscle has been noted to appear as a hypoechoic structure on sonograms of the abdomen. On occasion its appearance may simulate a pathologic fluid collection such as an abscess or retroperitoneal hematoma. Illustrative examples of this confusing appearance, as well as ways of avoiding this potential pitfall, are presented.