You respond to a 65-year-old patient complaining of abdominal pain.Your physical exam reveals a nonpulsating mass in the lower left quadrant.You suspect:

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A nonpulsating mass in the lower left quadrant is more indicative of a hernia rather than an aortic abdominal aneurysm, appendicitis, or splenic rupture. Hernias can present as masses in various locations, including the abdominal area, depending on the type of hernia.

You Respond to a 65-Year-Old Patient Complaining of Abdominal Pain