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Abdominal Mass
Alternate Names : Mass in the Abdomen
Pictures & Images
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Anatomical Landmarks, Front View
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There are three body views (front, back and side) that may be helpful if you are uncertain of a body area. Many areas are referred to by both descriptive and technical names. For example, the back of the knee is called the popliteal fossa. However, areas like the "flank" may not have both names, so the location may be unclear.
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Digestive System
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The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
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Fibroid Tumors
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Fibroid tumors may not need to be removed if they are not causing pain, bleeding excessively, or growing rapidly.
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm involves a widening, stretching, or ballooning of the aorta. There are several causes of abdominal aortic aneurysm, but the most common results from atherosclerotic disease. As the aorta gets progressively larger over time there is increased chance of rupture.
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• Definition
• Abdominal Mass: Overview & Considerations
• Abdominal Mass: Common Causes
• Abdominal Mass: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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
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