Epigastric cystic mass

An abdominal mass is an abnormal mass that can be touched during an abdominal examination. Common causes include swollen organs, swollen cavity organs, tissue proliferation, inflammatory adhesions, and benign and malignant tumors. Upper abdominal cystic masses are the main signs of the clinical manifestations of hepatic hydatid cysts. The clinical manifestations are not obvious. They are more common in young and middle-aged people. They may be asymptomatic in the early stage. As the cysts increase, they can spread to the upper abdominal mass, bloating, and abdominal pain. If the upper right liver shows diaphragmatic muscle elevation, there may be respiratory symptoms. Many patients had symptoms of allergic reactions. A few can cause jaundice due to cyst compression of the biliary tract. There are also co-infection or cholangitis or septicemia. Respiratory symptoms or bronchobiliary fistula may occur in those who penetrate the thorax. The signs are mainly cystic masses in the upper abdomen, and only hepatomegaly is seen above the tumor. Corresponding signs may appear in those with complications.

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