Abdominal Masses Flashcards

1
Q

Types of abdominal mass

A
Fat 
Faeces 
Fluid 
Flatus 
Foetus
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2
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What are the retroperitoneal organs

A

Kidneys
Pancreas
Duodenum

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3
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Associated symptoms of relevance

A
Blood loss
jaundice 
vomiting 
weight loss 
bowel habits 
anorexia
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4
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What investigations are done for an abdominal mass

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CXR - to look for free gas under the diaphragm, lung metastases 
Ultrasound 
CT 
sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy 
ERCP 
Laparoscopy/biopsy
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