Ascites

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

abdominal dropsy, chyloperitoneum, hydroperitonia, hydrops abdominis, peritoneal dropsy, peritoneal exudate

Broader Terms

sign /symptom

Related Terms

edema, lymphatic disorder, peritoneal fluid

Scope Note

effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Search 2,520 Pages of Hepatitis C Info, Here: What is Ascites? Ascites Ascites is the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
• Blendis page 531 Ascites is a detectable collection of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
• Privacy Statement 2ee0 Diseases Conditions Lab Tests Nutrition Surgeries/Procedures Symptoms Special Topics ascites Images (Click to view larger image)Alternative Namesabdominal dropsy, hydroperitoneum, Definition Ascites is the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdominal cavity.
• How common is ascites in people with cirrhosis? Ascites is common in people with cirrhosis and it usually develops when the liver is starting to fail.
• Cancer Encyclopedia AscitesDescriptionAscites is defined as an excessive amount of fluid built up within the peritoneal cavity.

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