Ascites Flashcards

1
Q
  1. An abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity
  2. Most often cause
  3. Mechanism
  4. Clinical Manifestation
A
  1. Ascites
  2. Decompensated liver cirrhosis
  3. Portal Hypertension
  4. Distended abdomen, dilated upper abdominal veins, peripheral edema and inverted umbilicus
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