Abdominal mass
• Abdominal mass is a localized swelling, induration or enlargement of a specific area of the abdomen.
• Abdominal mass may be cause by:
· Ascites (the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
· Gastric outlet obstruction
· Hepatomegaly (swelling of the liver)
· Ovarian cyst
· Polycystic kidney disease (the disease of multiple kidney cysts)
· Splenomegaly (swelling of the spleen)
• Abdominal mass is not a normal finding and should be evaluated by your doctor.
Posted on October 20, 2008
