Question 1

how can i tell if i have a cancerous abdominal mass?

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See a doctor: You are young to get cancer or to be concerned about such, and I do not know what you are feeling or what your specific concerns are. Cancers may have no symptoms at all for a long tine period. Would need to see a doctor for a physical examination.

Question 2

usual complications that occur from having a abdominal mass?

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Need More Info: An abdominal mass can be due to many different diseases, some trivial, others life threatening (hernia, cancer, benign tumor, aneurysm, infection, etc.). Without knowing the specific diagnosis, it's impossible to describe complications.

Question 3

is an abdominal mass curable?

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Depends : On what the mass is. Some are benign tumors, hernias, abscesses, or malignant tumors and depending on what it is and where it is and if caught early, can be curable.
Without more specifics, i can't say anything more. Just don't ignore a detectable mass. Get it diagnosed and treated.

Question 4

can an abdominal ultrasound detect a big abdominal mass?

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: Yes.  An abdominal US  usually is usually quite effective in showing a large mass. If a mass is present, you may need additional imaging such as CT or MRI for further characterization of any such mass.

Question 5

what is an abdominal mass?

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See below: An abdominal mass is something in the abdominal cavity that is enlarged and does not belong there. There are many causes.

Question 6

what are some symptoms of abdominal mass?

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Growth in the: Abdomen and possibly pain. Depends on we're it is and what's causing it.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: right sided abdominal mass?

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Abnormal structure: This means there is something abnormal on a physical exam (doctor can feel the abnormality) or something seen on an imaging study, such as an Xray or CT scan. This abnormality occupies space, it has physical dimensions, unlike something like an abnormal blood test. Many possible causes, fluid collection, intestine distended with gas, most serious would be a cancer.

Question 8

i have an abdominal mass on my left side. who should i seek help from?

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Medical doctor: U should c ur medical doctor. They can often diagnose what it is. They will also need to give u referral to a specialist , i.E, general surgeon.

Question 9

best treatment for an abdominal mass?

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Depends : Depends on mass. If it is simple lipoma, italy not need anything done. If hernia, it may need to b fixed. If cancer, it may need to be cut out and chemo etc. U need to c a doctor to find out what it is b4 making a plan for treatment.

Question 10

abdominal "mass" vs. abdominal "lump", what is the difference?

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There is No differen: A mass is same as a lump, there is no difference!

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