Percussion can help identify several conditions that may be indicative of cancer. For instance:
Pleural Effusion: In cases where fluid accumulates in the pleural space, percussion will produce a dull sound. This could suggest the presence of lung cancer or metastasis. Ascites: The presence of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often linked to liver cancer or metastasis from other cancers, can also be detected through a dull percussion note. Mass: A solid tumor in the abdomen, liver, or other areas might produce a dull sound upon percussion.
