Abdominal "mass" vs. abdominal "lump"?!


Question: Abdominal "mass" vs!. abdominal "lump"!?
Does "mass" often mean relatively larger and irregular-shaped growths, while lumps are round-shaped smaller ones!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I do think that when you have a large irregulary shaped growth or mass, it can't be called lump (think of liver cirrosis)!. So I don't think the two are exactly the same!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

MD answer!. The two terms can be interchangeable!.
There is no basis for distinction between these two general terms!. "Mass" is more commonly used by medical professionals!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it's the same, mass just sounds more professionalWww@Answer-Health@Com





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