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Ascites
The term ascites describes an excessive collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle, women may normally have up to 20 ml of fluid in the abdomen.
Ascites - Cause
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Ascites caused by cancer most often occurs with advanced or recurrent cancer of the ovary, bladder, colon, breast, pancreas, or lung, and with lymphomas. If severe, ascites may be painful, and the problem may keep you from moving around comfortably.
Ascites is the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdominal cavity. It is a condition with a wide range of causes. Ascites develops most frequently as a result of liver disease.
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accumulation of fluid is sometimes met with in the peritoneal cavity in the child as a result of various causes, and it is not always easy to refer the symptom to its true origin.
Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity).
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Ascites is typically caused by liver disease. Disorders that may be associated with ascites include: ...
Ascites is free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The most common cause is portal hypertension. Symptoms usually result from abdominal distention. Diagnosis is based on physical examination and often ultrasonography or CT.
Ascites
Ascites is a condition in which fluid develops around the peritoneal cavity. The abdominal lining is the peritoneum. The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity develops into a condition known as edema.
Ascites is most often caused by cirrhosis of the liver, generally related to alcoholism. The "beer belly" referred to by many may actually be ascites.
Ascites
Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. It causes abdominal discomfort, anorexia and malaise and, when excessive (gross ascites) difficulty in breathing and moving around.
Ascites (uh-SY-teez):
A buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites is usually caused by severe liver disease such as cirrhosis.
Atresia (uh TREEZ-ya):
Lack of a normal body opening such as a bile duct.
Ascites
Causes
Ascites is usually caused by liver disorders, including: ...
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Ascites
Fluid collected in the abdomen. Can be a sign of cancer affecting the liver or ovaries. It can also be caused by other medical conditions.
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ascites - fluid that fills the abdomen when the liver is not functioning properly.
atonic colon - lack of normal muscle strength in the large intestine; caused by overuse of laxatives or by a disease called Hirschsprung's disease.
Ascites: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Aspirate: The fluid or material that is removed by aspiration (suction) from a body area.
Ascites-Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
Biopsy-Surgical removal of a tiny bit of tissue for examination under the microscope.
Catheter-A tubular surgical instrument.
Ascites
Ascites require a low salt diet, and reduction of fluid intake is often advised.
Ascites
Ascites is fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity. It is uncomfortable and can impair breathing and other functions.
ascites (ah-SYE-teez): Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen.
asparaginase: An anticancer drug that is an enzyme.
Ascites with ovarian cancer, CT scan
Ascites with ovarian cancer, CT scan
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Ascites is fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver and intestine. Ascites due to liver disease usually accompanies other liver disease characteristics such as portal hypertension.
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Ascites
Definition
Usually, there is very little fluid in the abdominal cavity. However, there are a number of conditions that can cause fluid to accumulate in the abdomen. This is called ascites .
Ascites is the accumulation of excess fluid in the abdominal cavity. This condition can be treated, so if you think you have ascites, contact your doctor.
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Ascites
Definition
The term ascites refers to abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity (peritoneal cavity).
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ascites - fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity.
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jaundice - yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Ascites due to liver disease usually accompanies other liver disease characteristics such as portal hypertension.
Symptoms of ascites may include a distended abdomen, which causes discomfort and shortness of breath.
ascites - fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity
dropping blood pressure
mild jaundice - yellowing of the skin and eyes ...
Ascites and peripheral edema can be uncomfortable, and can be a sign of a more serious condition. Pulmonary edema, which can be life-threatening, is a symptom of heart failure and is discussed in more detail separately.
ascites, the buildup of fluid in the abdomen
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ASCITES: accumulation of fluid in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. Ascites may be a symptom of advanced liver disease with decompensated cirrhosis.
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Dropsy of the Bladder
A somewhat rare condition which may follow the obliteration of the cystic duct; due to distention of the gall bladder with the secretion of the mucous glands and with epithelium. [Appleton1904] ...
Ascites with jaundice is an ominous sign, signifying decompensated cirrhosis with portal hypertension or malignancy with liver metastases. In portal hypertension, veins are engorged radially away from the umbilicus.
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malignant ascites
A condition in which fluid containing cancer cells collects in the abdomen.
Runyon BA. Ascites and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006: chap 88.
*Malignant ascites is not classified. The presence of ascites does not affect staging unless malignant cells are present.
STAGE II
Stage II ovarian germ cell cancer is growth involving one or both ovaries with pelvic extension and/or implants.
- jaundice, ascites, peripheral edema, fatigue;
- tendency to prolonged bleeding and bruising (bruises).
Neurological signs include:
- Parkinson symptoms, rigidity, and bradykinesia; ...
Edema and ascites. When the liver loses its ability to make the protein albumin, water accumulates in the leg (edema) and abdomen (ascites).
Synonyms: ascites
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Development of ascites (especially ascites that is refractory to medical therapy).
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Runyon BA. Cardiac ascites: a characterization. J Clin Gastroenterol. Aug 1988;10(4):410-2. [Medline].
Abdominal swelling (ascites).
Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice) due to a buildup of bilirubin - the residue from the breakdown of red blood cells.
Most of the patients admitted inherit the neuropathic tendency, and it is a rare thing, among such, to find cirrhosis of the liver with ascites, a condition which indicates long persistent spirit-drinking.
Portal hypertension - ascites (Ascites)
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Post-cardiac injury syndrome (Pericarditis - after heart attack)
Postcardiotomy pericarditis (Pericarditis - after heart attack) ...
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.
Edema and ascites
The protein albumin is also made by the liver and important in bodily fluid regulation. As the liver loses its ability to make this protein, water accumulates in the abdomen (ascites) and legs (edema).
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Fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity (ascites). Ascites is the most common complication of portal hypertension caused by cirrhosis.
Bleeding from enlarged veins (varices) in the digestive tract. This is called variceal bleeding.
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In patients with obvious and marked ascites, a point is located at the midline between the umbilicus and the pubic bone and is cleaned with an antiseptic solution and alcohol.
Ascites - liver disease can cause a build-up of body sodium (‘salt'), which leads to fluid retention in the abdominal cavity (ascites) and in the legs, feet and back (oedema).
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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