The problem: A sharp pain in your abdomen can mean appendicitis ... the same pretest prep, and abnormal results must be confirmed by a regular colonoscopy. And CT colon­ography is not as accurate.
A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy, as well as an 8-mm nodule in the right lower lobe.
An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth that occurs in the abdomen. An abdominal mass causes visible swelling and may change the shape of the abdomen. A person with an abdominal mass may notice ...