Ascites

Ascites: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of a number of conditions, including severe liver disease and the presence of malignant cells within the abdomen.
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Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
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Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the membranes lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity). This is typically caused by liver disease.
Disorders that may be associated with ascites include: ...
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Ascites - Ascites is fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity caused by fluid leaks from the vessels on the surface of the liver and intestine.
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ASCITES - Fluid accumulation around the liver and other abdominal organs resulting from portal hypertension.
AST (Aspertate Aminotransferase) - Enzyme or protein that leaks from the damaged liver. Measured in blood to assess liver injury.
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malignant ascites
A condition in which fluid containing cancer cells collects in the abdomen.
malignant fibrous cytoma ...
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IA: one ovary, no ascites, intact capsule.
IB: both ovaries, no ascites, intact capsule.
IC: ruptured capsule, capsular involvement, positive peritoneal washings, or malignant ascites.
Stage II: ovarian tumor with pelvic extension ...
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Liver disease can cause large amounts of fluid to accumulate in your legs (edema) and abdominal cavity (ascites). Edema is especially common in alcoholic cirrhosis.
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Failure of liver function results in ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), increased albumin and blood protein, gastrointestinal disturbances, bleeding, emaciation, portal hypertension, enlargement of the liver and spleen, jaundice, ...
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When albumin levels drop, fluid may collect in the ankles (pedal edema), lungs (pulmonary edema), or abdomen (ascites). Albumin also helps carry some medications and other substances through the blood and is important for tissue growth and healing.
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A paracentesis may be diagnostic or therapeutic as, for example, in ascites where there is free fluid in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. If the cause of the ascites is uncertain, diagnostic paracentesis is done in order to obtain fluid to examine.
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Loss of weight, abdominal fluid collection (ascites), jaundice, and easy bleeding may all result from this liver damage.
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When fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity (ascites) because of chronic liver disease.
In renal (kidney) failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
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Listening to the heart with a stethoscope shows a murmur or abnormal sounds. Ascites (collection of fluid in the abdomen associated with liver disorders) may be present.
Enlargement of the right side of the heart may show on an ECG or echocardiogram.
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Radiation therapy is used to treat splenomegaly, spleen pain, bone pain, tumors in certain places such as next to the spinal cord, and fluid accumulation inside the abdomen (ascites).
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Loc-Sure single-pass drainage set Catheter system for percutaneous drainage of cysts, abscesses, and fluid collections including pleural effusions and ascites; also indicated for thoracic collections and nephrostomies.
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Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness
Weight loss
Fluid accumulation in the legs (edema) and abdomen (ascites)
Increased bleeding and bruising
Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes
Itching ...
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I noticed his abdomen was swollen, often caused by a buildup of fluid called ascites. This is generally regarded as a sign of liver failure from protein malnutrition and correlated on blood tests with a low serum albumin level.
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