Ligament of treitz: Anatomy, relevance of radiologic findings, and radiologic-pathologic correlation

Sameh Nassar, Christine O. Menias, Sarah Palmquist, Ayman Nada, Perry J. Pickhardt, Akram M. Shaaban, Ayman H. Gaballah, Khaled M. Elsayes

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The objective of this article is to discuss the anatomy, embryonic origin, normal variants, and various attachments of the ligament of Treitz. We also describe the pathologic processes that develop along the ligament of Treitz and the role of cross-sectional imaging in identifying these conditions. CONCLUSION. The ligament of Treitz, also known as the suspensory ligament of the duodenum, is an important anatomic landmark in the abdomen. It is essential that radiologists understand the anatomic attachments, normal variants, and various pathologic conditions involving the ligament of Treitz as well as the role of cross-sectional imaging in the assessment of these conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)927-934
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume216
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2021

Keywords

  • Anatomy
  • CT
  • Cross-sectional imaging
  • Embryology
  • Ligament of Treitz
  • Superior mesenteric artery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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