Any mass or lesion that displaces or replaces normal tissue
Expansion
Space-Occupying Lesion
Purpose
Generic term describing abnormal tissue occupying space within an organ or cavity
Clinical Context
SOL is commonly used in neuro (intracranial mass), abdomen (liver lesion), and spine (cord compression). Always describe imaging characteristics and location.
Related Terms
- Mass:
- Lesion:
- Neoplasm:
- Occupying lesion:
Key Points
- SOL is non-specific; further characterisation (cystic, solid, enhancing pattern) guides differential diagnosis