Diagnostic Tests for Abdominal mass

Diagnostic Test list for Abdominal mass:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Abdominal mass includes:

• General appearance - looking for jaundice, signs of recent weight loss.
• Palpate the abdominal mass - to determine site, tenderness, size, shape, surface, edge, and mobility.
• Examine neck and groin lymph nodes
• Rectal examination - looking for mass or blood.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count looking for anemia, inflammation, electrolytes
  • Electrolytes
  • Pancreatic enzymes
  • Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA ) - may diagnose colon cancer.
  • Alpha 1-fetoprotien - may diagnose liver cancer.
  • Blood cultures- if there are chills and fever
• Stool examination - looking for occult blood.
• Radiographic investigations depending on location of mass and associated symptoms
  • X-ray abdomen
  • Upper GI series
  • Barium enema
  • Small bowel series
  • Abdominal ultrasound scan
  • CT scan of abdomen and pelvis - useful in differentiating all types of masses.
  • ERCP is useful in diagnosing pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer
• Endoscopic procedure - to help diagnose stomach cancer, colon cancer and diverticulitis.
• Surgical investigations depending on location of mass and associated symptoms - e.g. Laparoscopy is useful in diagnosing many types of masses, Exploratory laparotomy is a useful way of establishing a diagnosis.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Abdominal mass causes:

• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
  • Home Food Allergy Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
  • Home Water Testing
  • Home Lead Poisoning Tests
  • Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Tests
• Digestive-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Stomach Ulcer Tests
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Test Kits
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Test Kits

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