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An abdominal mass is a localized swelling or enlargement in one area of the abdomen.
Review Date:
7/17/2007
An abdominal mass is swelling in one specific part of the belly area (abdomen).
Review Date:
11/16/2008
Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive test that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the inside of the belly area. It does not use radiation (x-rays).
Review Date:
1/24/2007
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the inside of the belly area.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves. The MRI scanner contains the magnet. The magnetic field produced by an MRI is about 10 thousand times greater than the earth's.The magnetic field forces hydrogen atoms in the body to line up in a certain way (similar to how the needle on a compass moves when you hold it near a magnet). When radio waves are sent toward the lined-up hydrogen atoms, they bounce back, and a computer records the signal. Different types of tissues send back different signals.Single MRI images are called slices. The images can be stored on a computer or printed on film. One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images.See: MRI
Review Date:
2/23/2009
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.
Review Date:
1/9/2007
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly.
Review Date:
10/7/2009
There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms.
Review Date:
1/9/2007
There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what to do for your symptoms.
Review Date:
4/25/2008
Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed.
Review Date:
10/26/2006
Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed.
Review Date:
11/16/2008