Flank Mass Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Hydronephrosis

In the past, the most frequent symptom of UPJO in neonates and infants was a palpable flank mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Physical examination may detect a palpable abdominal or flank mass caused by the enlarged kidney. [en.wikipedia.org]

In adults and older children symptoms may include intermittent abdominal or flank pain, nausea, vomiting and hematuria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Renal Cell Carcinoma

This study also found that the classic triad of pain, hematuria and flank mass was present in only six of 109 patients (5.5 percent). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The classic triad of flank pain, hematuria and flank mass is uncommon (10% cases) and is indicative of advanced disease. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Indicators of symptomatic presentations include flank pain, flank mass, varicocele, constitutional symptoms, paraneoplastic syndromes and bone pain related to metastatic disease [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

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Hereditary Renal Cell Carcinoma

Only 10% of patients present with the classic triad of flank pain, hematuria, and flank mass. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The symptom triad of flank pain, hematuria and a palpable abdominal mass is sometimes described as characteristic of RCC - and it should surely prompt further studies - but [symptoma.com]

[…] pain (40%), a mass in the abdomen or flank (25%), weight loss (33%), fever (20%), high blood pressure (20%), night sweats and generally feeling unwell.[1] When RCC metastasises [en.wikipedia.org]

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Nephroblastoma

Clinical Features• Median age 3years• M F• Looks less ill Abd/ flank mass—aymptomatic• Smooth, firm, rarely cross midline.• Discovered by chance.• 50% have abdominal pain, [slideshare.net]

Gross painless hematuria, flank pain, and a palpable mass are the most common presenting symptoms. [pubs.rsna.org]

Wilms tumor should be considered in an adult patient presenting with pain in the flank and a renal mass. [omicsonline.org]

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Colon Carcinoma

Cholecystocolic fistula secondary to gallbladder carcinoma is extremely rare and has been reported in very few studies. Most cholecystocolic fistulae are late complications of gallstone disease, but can also develop following carcinoma of the gallbladder when the necrotic tumor penetrates into the adjacent colon.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tuberculosis

[…] pain, increased frequency, masses or lumps (granulomas) Gastrointestinal TB: difficulty swallowing, nonhealing ulcers, abdominal pain, malabsorption, diarrhea (may be bloody [medicinenet.com]

[…] pain Dysuria Frequent urination In men, a painful scrotal mass, prostatitis, orchitis, or epididymitis Symptoms of gastrointestinal TB are referable to the infected site [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] headaches (variable in length but persistent), mental changes, coma TB arthritis: usually pain in a single joint (hips and knees most common) Genitourinary TB: dysuria, flank [medicinenet.com]

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Nephroptosis

Their symptoms were right flank pain, gross hematuria, or both. The mean body mass index was 18.7. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Intussusception

On abdominal evaluation a mass in the left flank was identified. The CT scan showed a small bowel intussusception. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The abdominal examination found pain in the left flank palpation with mass presence on the site of about five centimeters and mobile without associated signs of inflammation [colorectal-cancer.imedpub.com]

There may be evidence of a soft tissue mass or signs of bowel obstruction (air fluid levels and distended loops of bowel). [web.archive.org]

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Lymphoma

Most people with lymphoma first notice enlarged lymph nodes in their neck, armpits or groin. They also may have a fever, weight loss, and other vague symptoms that can mimic other diseases. Your doctor may suspect lymphoma based on the symptoms you have or from scans of affected parts of your body. Biopsy Is a[…] [lymphoma.about.com]

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Perinephric Abscess

Abdominal mass (13%) or tenderness (49%), and flank mass (9%) or tenderness (42%) were seen less frequently, and 11% of patients did not have fever, flank, or abdominal findings [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A flank mass is palpable if the abscess is large or located in the inferior pole of the kidney space (9-47%). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Despite immunosuppression, signs and symptoms of perinephric abscess were prominent and included fever, flank and abdominal pain and tenderness, and abdominal mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Clinical presentation is variable and includes 1: dull flank pain of variable severity and time course: most common abdominal or flank masses hematuria hypertension: usually [radiopaedia.org]

mass. [doi.org]

[…] pain, abdominal masses, urinary tract infection, renal failure, renal stones, and cerebrovascular accidents. 2 Extrarenal complications are common and include hepatic cysts [mdedge.com]

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Renal Angiomyolipoma

Shock due to a grave haemorrhage from AML rupture is called Wunderlich syndrome that is clinically characterized by the Lenk's triad: acute flank pain, a flank mass and hypovolemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These are asymptomatic and occasionally present with flank pain, a palpable mass or gross hematuria. They may be associated with tuberous sclerosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All patients had symptoms attributable to lesions only on one side, with flank pain and mass the commonest symptoms encountered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pheochromocytoma

She underwent complete abdominal and pelvic ultrasound imaging for her flank pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, after the patient developed left flank pain on Day 4, antihypertensive and insulin therapies were no longer required. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The symptoms can be caused by the mass effect of the tumors, such as abdominal or flank pain, or by the excess catecholamine production. [nadf.us]

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma

mass, 1 varicocele, 2 hemoptysis, 12 and dyspnea. 14 The upper limit of thrombus extension was infrahepatic IVC in 22 cases, retrohepatic IVC in 7 cases, and suprahepatic [internationalsurgery.org]

Imaging revealed a large left upper quadrant mass with a 1.8-cm left lung nodule. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Only one third of patients with RCC will present with the classic triad of flank mass, flank pain, and hematuria, and metastatic disease may be the initial presentation in [archivesofpathology.org]

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Presenting symptoms include bilateral palpable flank masses in infants and subsequent observation of typical findings on renal ultrasound, often within the clinical context [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

Adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD ) is one of the most common human genetic disorders (autosomal dominant) 30 years old, family history, and abdominal mass (flank) In [smartypance.com]

[…] diastolic BP is the rule; clinical course in ADPKD is usually more severe early on, then becomes less problematic as the renal insufficiency progresses Palpable, bilateral flank [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

[…] pain: 40% palpable flank mass: 30-40% This triad is however only found in 10-15% of patients 1,2, and increasingly the diagnosis is being made on CT for assessment of hematuria [radiopaedia.org]

Only 10% of patients present with the classic triad of flank pain, hematuria, and flank mass. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The classic symptom triad of flank pain, hematuria and a palpable abdominal mass is presented by less than 10% of affected individuals. [symptoma.com]

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Adrenocortical Hyperplasia

Macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia classically presents with progressive hypercortisolemia and Cushing syndrome. We describe a 29-yr-old man with massive macronodular adrenocortical hyperplasia without hypercortisolemia but rather markedly elevated and nonsuppressible production of dehydroepiandrosterone[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Congenital Malformation

Abstract Present methods of prenatal diagnosis are not applicable until at least 16 weeks of gestation. Most abortions for suspected congenital abnormality are therefore usually done in the second trimester of pregnancy. Abortions at over 20 weeks of gestation account for about 0.8% of all abortions for[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Renal Teratoma

Furthermore, a 10 12 cm non-tender, firm, non-pulsatile right flank mass was detected. [jcp.bmj.com]

The diagnostic algorithm was palpation of a solid flank mass, in our case it was a pelvic mass, plain X-ray to demonstrate calcification or formed bony components like teeth [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Subsequently, a large, firm, tender, right flank mass clearly separate from the liver was detected and she was referred to the Regional Paediatric Surgical Unit for further [jcp.bmj.com]

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Bilateral Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney

Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is the second most common cause of a flank mass in the newborn ( Kaplan, 1998 ). [mhmedical.com]

presents as flank mass or pyelonephritis In bilateral disease, neonates may also display oligohydramnios and pulmonary hypoplasia If blastema present, patient is at a slightly [pathologyoutlines.com]

In the past, most pediatricians have recognized multicystic dysplastic kidneys when they were discovered as a flank mass at the time of a neonatal examination. [fetalsono.com]

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Urinary Tract Disease

Examination findings may include the following: Fever Tachycardia Flank pain/costovertebral angle tenderness Abdominal tenderness in the suprapubic area Scrotal hematoma, [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] hydrocele, masses, or tenderness Penile meatal discharge Prostatic tenderness, although the author of this article advises against routine examination of the prostate (The [emedicine.medscape.com]

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Renal Carcinoma

Flank pain, hematuria and flank mass are encountered in advanced disease [1,2]. Our patient presented only right flank pain. [sonoworld.com]

Clinical features of RCC include hematuria, flank pain, a flank mass, anemia, and weight loss. [amboss.com]

The three most common presenting signs and symptoms is flank pain, hematuria, flank mass. A large percentage of patients may be asymptomatic. [youtube.com]

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Urinary Tract Infection

The patients present with fever and flank pain and mass. Diagnosis by computed tomography (CT) scan or ultrasonography (USG). [doi.org]

Examination findings may include the following: Fever Tachycardia Flank pain/costovertebral angle tenderness Abdominal tenderness in the suprapubic area Scrotal hematoma, [emedicine.com]

[…] hydrocele, masses, or tenderness Penile meatal discharge Prostatic tenderness Inguinal adenopathy Laboratory testing The workup of male UTI is dependent on the suspected diagnosis [emedicine.com]

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Angiomyolipoma

Acute/chronic flank pain. Nausea and vomiting. Fever. Shock. Hypertension. Palpable abdominal mass. Palpable flank mass. Tenderness. Anemia. Microscopic hematuria. [medigoo.com]

The classical triad of symptoms is flank pain, palpable mass, and hematuria6. [scielo.br]

The classical triad of symptoms is flank pain, palpable mass, and hematuria. [scielo.br]

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Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma

A 44-year-old woman presented with right flank mass of 6 months duration. A right side renal tumor was diagnosed, and a radical nephrectomy was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The triad of hematuria, pain and flank mass is present in a small percentage of patients (1-3). [czytelniamedyczna.pl]

The classical triad of hematuria, pain and flank mass is present in only a small percentage of patients, and often indicates advanced disease. [sjkdt.org]

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication

May present as a gall bladder mass or obstructive jaundice due to local invasion of the common hepatic duct. [armandoh.org]

Gallstones are found in 70% of cases Clinical Presentation Severe RUQ pain, often radiates to the right flank and back associated with anorexia and vomiting. [armandoh.org]

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Acute Cystitis

Renal Cell Carcinoma: Clinical Features • Hematuria: most common finding (50%) • Typical triad (hematuria, flank pain, palpable abdominal mass) found only in 10% • Nonspecific [slideshare.net]

The patients present with fever and flank pain and mass. Diagnosis by computed tomography (CT) scan or ultrasonography (USG). [doi.org]

Examination findings may include the following: Fever Tachycardia Flank pain/costovertebral angle tenderness Abdominal tenderness in the suprapubic area Scrotal hematoma, [emedicine.com]

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Leiomyosarcoma of the Kidney

Case 1: A 19-year-old female was admitted because of left flank mass and pain. A left pyelogram showed a shift and displacement of pelvis and calyces. [jstage.jst.go.jp]

65 Female Flank mass Right RCC 18 8 N No 2 months No No 20 [ 14 ] 2015 50 Female Flank pain Left - 10 6 RN No 1 year No No 21 [ 32 ] 2015 39 Male Flank mass Left RCC 16 14 [jcmtjournal.com]

[…] pain Right RCC 15 RN No 7 months No No 10 [ 22 ] 2009 71 Male Flank mass Left RCC 13 6.5 RN Yes 7 months No No 11 [ 23 ] 2009 65 Female Flank mass Right RCC 15 11 RN No 1 [jcmtjournal.com]

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Renal Replacement Lipomatosis

Patients usually present with non-specific complaints like flank pain, fever and weight loss. Sometimes a patient may directly complain of a vague flank mass. [radiopaedia.org]

Cystic flank mass of recent onset in an elderly woman. N Engl J Med 297 :1454–1460, 1977 CrossRef Google Scholar 6. [link.springer.com]

Common symptoms include: hematuria, flank pain, palpable mass, and fever of unknown origin. [quizlet.com]

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Cystic Kidney

The doctor will press on the flanks and abdomen to detect any solid, abnormal masses. Blood and urine tests. [healthcommunities.com]

The gross and microscopic features are indistinguishable from ADPKD, and patients may present with hematuria, pain, or a flank mass ( 4 ). [scielo.br]

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