Medical MCQ-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

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

Stomach

Transverse colon

Jejunum

Descending colon

Question Category:

Anatomy

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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