title: Abdominal masses.
abstract: The more common abdominal masses of the pediatric age group are discussed along with current thoughts regarding preoperative imaging modalities. A careful physical examination is indispensable, and masses should be evaluated with consideration given to mobility, location, consistency, contour, and site. A rectal examination is essential. The more unusual clinical presentations are discussed in appropriate sections.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003137:Common Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008639:Mesenteric Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012082:Renal Veins; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery