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Focal fat necrosis presenting as a palpable abdominal mass: CT evaluation
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|May 1, 1985
Summary
Coalescing fat necrosis can form a palpable abdominal mass. This condition, focal fat necrosis, should be considered in diagnosing abdominal masses in pancreatitis patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Abdominal masses can arise from various etiologies, necessitating a comprehensive differential diagnosis.
- Pancreatitis is a common condition associated with significant morbidity and potential complications.
- Fat necrosis is a known complication of pancreatitis, typically presenting as localized lesions.