3. A lump or swelling in the side (flank) area. A firm mass or swelling in your side could indicate a tumour in or near the kidney. This is more often picked up during scans for unrelated issues ...

A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can occasionally cause skin ecchymosis but this would be more likely in the flank area (Grey-Turner sign) than in the anterior abdomen.

On day 5 of her treatment, the patient complains of "tenderness" over her right flank area and slight shortness of breath. An oxygen saturation study is done and it is found to be 89% on room air.