46 Ascites Flashcards
1
Q
6 Fs of abdominal swelling
A
Feces Flatus Fetus Fluid Fat Fatal growth
2
Q
How much gas can normally be stored in the small intestines
A
about 200 ml
3
Q
In pregnancy when is increase in abdominal size first noted
A
12-14 weeks of gestation
4
Q
This finding suggest metastatic abdominal malignancy
A
supraclavicular lymphadenopathy (Virchow’s node)
5
Q
On physical examination this suggest presence of portal hypertension
A
umbilical venous hum