Peritoneal Fluid Flashcards
Accumulation of fluid between the peritoneal membranes
Ascites
commonly referred rather than peritoneal fluid
Ascitic fluid
Hepatic disorders such as _____ are frequent causes of ascitic transudates
cirrhosis
often as a result of intestinal perforation or a ruptured appendix—and malignancy are the most frequent causes of exudative fluids
Bacterial infection
is a sensitive test to detect intra-abdominal bleeding in blunt trauma cases
Peritoneal lavage
Introduction of _____ to peritoneal cavity to detect abdominal injuries
normal saline
is recommended over the fluid:serum total protein and LD ratios to detect transudates of hepatic origin
Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)
In benign conditions, _____ containing concentric striations of collagen- like material can be seen
Psammoma bodies
Normal
Clear, pale yellow
Microbial infection
Turbid
Bile, gallbladder, pancreatic disorders
Green/dark-brown color
Trauma, infection, or malignancy
Blood-streaked
Chylous or pseudochylous material may be present with lymphatic trauma and blockage
Milky
> 100,000 RBCs/μL indicates blunt trauma injury
Peritoneal lavage
<500 cells /μL
Normal
