Condition
Abdominal hernia
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 19 December 20041 min read
Key points
- This lump is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, localized swelling on the abdomen.
- See also abdominal mass (a solid block of tissue that can be felt inside the abdomen).
Alternative names
Abdominal hernia; Hernia - abdominal; Abdominal wall defects
Definition
This lump is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, localized swelling on the abdomen. See also abdominal mass (a solid block of tissue that can be felt inside the abdomen).
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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