Occasionally masses of the pelvis are visible on an abdominal X-ray. If large, masses of the pelvis may extend into the abdomen and displace bowel.
Investigation with ultrasound and/or CT is required for assessment of a suspected abdominal mass.
Abdominal X-ray - Abnormal soft tissues and bones
Abdominal and pelvic masses
Key points
- Pelvic masses can displace bowel upwards
Pelvic mass - large
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Pelvic mass - large
- A very large soft tissue density mass extends upwards from the pelvis
- Bowel is displaces superiorly in the abdomen
Pelvic mass - small
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Pelvic mass - small
- A right pelvic wall mass is easily missed
- If you see a mass on an abdominal X-ray - re-examine the patient before planning further imaging