ascites Flashcards
1
Q
what is ascites?
A
-accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity
2
Q
what types of ascites is there?
A
- exudative
- transudate
3
Q
what causes exudative ascites?
A
- malignant disease (hepatic peritoneal)
- acute pancreatitis
- Infection (TB)
- nephrotic syndromes,e
4
Q
what causes transudate ascites?
A
- cardiac failure
- hepatic cirrhosis
- hypoproteinaemia
- hepatic venous occlusion
5
Q
what are symptoms/sign of a small ascites?
A
asymptomatic
6
Q
what are the symptoms/signs of a large ascites?
A
(large is >1L)
- abdominal distention
- fullness in the flanks
- shifting dullness on percussion
- fluid thrill/ fluid wave
