Abdominal mass resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: , Javaria Anwer M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: abdominal lump resident survival guide
Overview
An abdominal mass is a vast entity in oncology.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. The life-threatening causes of an abdominal mass include:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (specifically Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm)
- Volvulus
Common Causes
Common causes of an abdominal mass include:
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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