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Key
information: palpation of abdomen for masses; palpable liver nodules;
palpable pancreatic mass(es); abdominal distention or fullness; painful
areas, palpable lymph nodes; organomegaly (hepatomegaly, splenomegaly,
hepatosplenomegaly); jaundice; ascites
Key words: rebound tenderness (sensation of pain felt when pressure is released) guarding tensing of abdomen in anticipation of pain from movement or palpation.
Go to the Physical
Exam page of the Diagnostic Tests for more information.
