Key term
Mass in plain English
A larger area or growth that looks different on a scan.
Where you may see this term
- Lung mass
- Soft tissue mass
Related findings
Soft Tissue Mass
Soft Tissue Mass is a radiology finding term that patients often want explained in plain English after seeing it in a report.
Renal Mass
A renal mass is a broad kidney finding, and the real next question is usually whether imaging is pointing toward a cystic lesion, a solid mass, or something still indeterminate.
Related symptoms
Flank Pain: Imaging Findings Doctors May Look For
Flank pain sits at the border between kidney problems, urinary tract blockage, and pain that only feels renal at first. Imaging is often used here to sort out whether the workup is heading toward a cyst, mass, stone, obstruction, or a non-kidney source altogether.
Shoulder Pain: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Shoulder Pain is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
Shoulder Pain Left: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Shoulder Pain Left is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
Shoulder Pain Right: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Shoulder Pain Right is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
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