Palpable Mass in a Body Region: Causes, Clinical Evaluation, and Next Steps

Palpable Mass in a Body Region: Causes, Clinical Evaluation, and Next Steps

1. Introduction A palpable mass in a body region refers to any abnormal lump, bump, or swelling that can be felt through the skin during a physical examination. The discovery of a new mass is a common clinical scenario that requires a systematic approach to differentiate harmless benign growths from malignant tumors, deep tissue infections, … Read more