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Abdominal Mass
Alternate Names : Mass in the Abdomen
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Abdominal Mass: Common Causes
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause a pulsating mass around the navel.
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Bladder distention (urinary bladder over-filled with fluid) can cause a firm mass in the center of the lower abdomen above the pelvic bones, and in extreme cases can extend as far up as the navel.
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Cholecystitis can cause a very tender mass that is felt below the liver in the right-upper quadrant (occasionally).
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Colon cancer can cause a mass almost anywhere in the abdomen.
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Crohn's disease or bowel obstruction can cause multiple tender, sausage-shaped masses anywhere in the abdomen.
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Diverticulitis can cause a mass that is usually located in the left-lower quadrant.
- Gallbladder tumor can cause a moderately tender, irregularly shaped right-upper quadrant mass.
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Hydronephrosis (fluid-filled kidney) can cause a smooth, spongy-feeling mass in one or both sides or toward the back (flank area).
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Kidney cancer can sometimes cause a mass in the abdomen.
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Liver cancer can cause a firm, lumpy mass in the right upper quadrant.
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Liver enlargement (hepatomegaly) can cause a firm, irregular mass below the right rib cage (right costal margin), or on the left side in the stomach area (epigastric).
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Neuroblastoma, a malignant tumor often found in the lower abdomen, that primarily occurs in children and infants.
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Ovarian cyst can cause a smooth, rounded, rubbery mass above the pelvis in the lower abdomen.
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Pancreatic abscess can cause a mass in the upper abdomen in the epigastric area.
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Pancreatic pseudocyst can cause a lumpy mass in the upper abdomen in the epigastric area.
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Renal cell carcinoma can cause a smooth, firm, nontender mass near the kidney (usually only affects one kidney).
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Spleen enlargement (splenomegaly) -- the edge of an enlarged spleen may sometimes be felt in the left-upper quadrant.
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Stomach cancer can cause a mass in the left-upper abdomen in the stomach area (epigastric) if the cancer is large.
- Uterine leiomyoma (fibroids) can cause a round, lumpy mass above the pelvis in the lower abdomen (occasionally can be felt if the fibroids are large).
- Volvulus can cause a mass anywhere in the abdomen.
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction can cause a mass in the lower abdomen.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Abscess Acute Cholecystitis (Gallstones) Aneurysm Cancer Colon Cancer Crohn's Disease Diverticulitis Gastric Cancer Hepatocellular Carcinoma Neuroblastoma Ovarian Cysts Pancreatic Abscess Pancreatic Pseudocyst Renal Cell Carcinoma Tumor Unilateral Hydronephrosis Urge Incontinence Uterine Fibroids
Tests & Exams
Abdominal CT Scan Abdominal Film Abdominal Ultrasound Arteriogram Barium Enema CBC CHEM-20 EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Isotope Study Sigmoidoscopy
Other Topics
Abdominal Pain Hepatomegaly Physical Examination Splenomegaly
Review Date : 10/29/2003
Reviewed By : Jeffrey Everett, M.D., Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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