A MASS-LIKE SHADOW IN LEFT UPPER QUADRANT PART2

Abstract

Relation between a mass-like shadow in left upper quadrant and fornix of stomach was observed and compared. 226 normal persons who visited for physical examinations were investigated on plain supine abdomen films and on films in examination of the gastrointestinal tract. A mass-like shadow was detected in 29 out of 266 cases (10.9 %) . In 14 of these 29 cases, (48.3%) clearly showed a tumor-like shadow. Most of the tumor-like shadows were round in shape and over 6 cm in diameter. Twenty-nine cases of the mass-like shadow were caused by 12 cascade-type stomach, 5 gastrorrhea, 2 gastric peristalsis, 2 resected stomach and stomach compressed by gas distended intestinal loop. It is emphasized to bear in mind that a mass-like shadow in left upper quadrant could be the fornix of stomach itself.