Soft-tissue masses in the abdominal wall

Clin Radiol. 2014 Oct;69(10):e422-31. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2014.06.006. Epub 2014 Jul 23.

Abstract

Masses involving the abdominal wall arise from a large number of aetiologies. This article will describe a diagnostic approach, imaging features of the most common causes of abdominal wall masses, and highly specific characteristics of less common diseases. A diagnostic algorithm for abdominal wall masses combines clinical history and imaging appearances to classify lesions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Abdominal Wall / pathology*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / standards
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Medical History Taking
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Radiography, Abdominal / methods
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media