Abdominal Masses

Chapter 43 Abdominal Masses





ETIOLOGY


A mass in the abdomen can be caused by a wide variety of conditions and may present varying signs and symptoms depending on the organ or tissue involved, the age of the patient, and whether the mass is cystic or solid, malignant, or benign. The tendency of cancerous tissue to metastasize will also affect the presentation.







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Jun 19, 2016 | Posted by in PEDIATRICS | Comments Off on Abdominal Masses

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