What is expansile pulsatile mass? Understanding a Critical Medical Sign
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According to the American College of Radiology, clinical palpation of a pulsating abdominal mass often indicates a possible abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), especially in at-risk individuals. So, **what is expansile pulsatile mass**? It is a medical finding where a mass can be felt to expand outwards with each heartbeat, differentiating it from a simple, transmitted pulse.
