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During physical examination, the clinician must identify the location of the mass, as well as characterize its location (usually specified in terms of quadrants). The mass should be assessed for whether it is rigid or mobile. It should also be characterized for pulse or [[peristalsis]], as these would help in further identifying the mass. | During physical examination, the clinician must identify the location of the mass, as well as characterize its location (usually specified in terms of quadrants). The mass should be assessed for whether it is rigid or mobile. It should also be characterized for pulse or [[peristalsis]], as these would help in further identifying the mass. | ||
===Abdomen=== | |||
* Examine [[abdomen]] for areas of [[tenderness]] | |||
* Examine [[pelvis]] for areas of [[tenderness]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
During physical examination, the clinician must identify the location of the mass, as well as characterize its location (usually specified in terms of quadrants). The mass should be assessed for whether it is rigid or mobile. It should also be characterized for pulse or peristalsis, as these would help in further identifying the mass.
Abdomen
- Examine abdomen for areas of tenderness
- Examine pelvis for areas of tenderness