46 Ascites Flashcards

1
Q

6 Fs of abdominal swelling

A
Feces
Flatus
Fetus
Fluid
Fat
Fatal growth
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2
Q

How much gas can normally be stored in the small intestines

A

about 200 ml

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3
Q

In pregnancy when is increase in abdominal size first noted

A

12-14 weeks of gestation

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4
Q

This finding suggest metastatic abdominal malignancy

A

supraclavicular lymphadenopathy (Virchow’s node)

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5
Q

On physical examination this suggest presence of portal hypertension

A

umbilical venous hum

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