A mass in the lower right stomach is generally considered to be a tumor. Several diagnostic procedures are required to identify the tumor’s origin and nature:
1. Clinical examination: inspection and palpation;
2. Standard blood analyses: blood count, hemoglobin, sedimentation rate, CRP, liver status, urea, creatinin…
3. Tumor markers: Ca125, CEA, AFP…
4. Gynecological examination;
5. PAP-test;
6. Ultrasound scan of the abdomen;
7. CT/MRI scan of the abdomen;
8. Laparoscopy
In many cases, definite diagnosis can be established only after an histological examination of the surgically removed tumor.
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