A 45 year old male presents to OPD with with acute abdominal pain . On examination it seems to have spread to retroperitoneal structures . Which of the following is the most likely to get affected
Correct Answer: Descending colon
Description: The descending colon is a retroperitoneal organ. The rest of the organs are surrounded by peritoneum. Other retroperitoneal organs are: - Pancreas, Duodenum, Ascending colon, Descending colon, Middle third of the rectum Image showing Pancreas and Duodenum lying retroperitoneally.
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