abdominal mass
Last reviewed 12/2022
Abdominal mass is a very non-specific term used to describe a finding on palpation of the abdomen. At its largest, an abdominal mass overlaps strongly with abdominal distension; at its smaller extreme the cause is very site specific. It also overlaps with organomegaly.
urgent referral for suspected upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer
urgent referral for suspected lower gastrointestinal (GI) cancer