"Abdominal masses" refers to abnormal lumps or enlargements that can be felt or seen in the abdomen, which is the area between the chest and the pelvis. These masses can be caused by different types of growths or tumors inside the abdomen, and might require medical evaluation to determine their cause and potential treatment.
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In a recent review of a large number of cats with pancreatitis the following clinical signs were reported: anorexia in 87 %, lethargy in 81 %, dehydration in 54 %, weight loss in 47 %, vomiting and hypothermia in 46 %, icterus in 37 %, fever in 25 %, abdominal pain in 19 %, diarrhea in 12 %, and a
palpable abdominal mass in 11 %.
The most common symptom of neuroblastoma is a
painless abdominal mass, usually found by a parent while changing the baby's clothes or during a bath.
«This study suggests individuals even with a body mass index in the normal or overweight category but who have
increased abdominal mass — a pot belly — may be at increased cardiovascular risk,» Fonarow said.
The mice showed an average body mass reduction of 27.1 percent and an
average abdominal mass reduction of 36.6 percent.
The most common clinical signs of feline pancreatitis include lethargy, anorexia, dehydration, a
noticeable abdominal mass, and low body temperature.
You have physical findings (like
an abdominal mass, hidden blood in the stool, or swollen lymph nodes)
Abdominal ultrasound is commonly used for diagnosing bladder and kidney stones,
abdominal masses, and to aid in assessment of internal organ function.
For example, a tense painful abdomen could be a sign of pancreatitis, a large amount of hard stool in the lower abdomen could indicate constipation, a fever might indicate an underlying infection, and
an abdominal mass could be a tumor.
Exploratory surgery may be necessary to stop the bleeding if there is
an abdominal mass.
Abdominal masses are usually found when your dog's abdomen is palpated on examination or when routine abdominal radiographs are performed.
Signs of illness include an elevated temperature, pale gums, swollen lymph nodes, increased lung sounds, a heart murmur,
abdominal masses, and others.
Mollie is a female cat about 6 years old who was diagnosed in April, 2013, with
an abdominal mass.
The veterinarian will perform a physical exam and palpate the abdomen to feel for
any abdominal masses or other abnormalities.
Before we had Healthy Paws, our Akita / Husky mix had two catastrophic incidents (burst spleen and
abdominal masses) within a few years that put us out nearly $ 24,000 to save his life.
Small volumes of bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, or a palpable
abdominal mass are suggestive of an intussusception.
Limb - sparing procedures, soft tissue mass removal, lung tumor excision, limb amputation and
abdominal mass (liver, pancreas, intestinal, etc.) removal are among the surgeries offered.
An Ultrasound test is used to find
any abdominal masses, fluids, cysts, abscesses or urinary stones.
The veterinarian will look for abdominal pain, signs of dehydration, or
any abdominal masses.
X-rays are usually not rewarding but are necessary to rule out
abdominal masses.
Surgery and / or radiation may be appropriate for lymphoma that is confined to one area, such as nasal tumors or
abdominal masses, but this is uncommon.
An abdominal mass can be felt with palpation (touching the dog).
It can be the perfect companion to Digital Radiography to provide thorough diagnostics for a range of conditions from cardiac function to
abdominal masses.