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Ascites (uh-SIGH-tees) refers to excess fluid in the abdomen. This fluid collects in the space within the walls of the abdomen, between the abdominal organs. It is common in patients with liver disease and cirrhosis, though patients with cancer can also develop ascites.
Malignant ascites indicates the presence of malignant cells in the peritoneal cavity and is a grave prognostic sign. While survival in this patient population is poor, averaging about 20 wk from time of diagnosis, quality of life can be improved through palliative procedures.
Ascites is a buildup of peritoneal fluid in the abdomen (belly). It can make the belly hard and swollen (distended). Ascites caused by cancer is called malignant ascites. Learn more.
4 Ιουν 2024 · Ascites (pronounced uh-site-ease) is a condition that affects the belly (abdomen). Fluid builds up inside the abdominal cavity, causing the belly to swell and feel hard. The most common causes of ascites are cancer and liver disease. This condition may occur when cancer spreads to the abdomen.
3 ημέρες πριν · Ascites may cause the following signs and symptoms: abdominal swelling. bloating that causes an enlarged and painful belly. weight gain and/or clothes that become tight. shortness of breath and coughing, as more fluid collects. Additional symptoms of ascites may include appetite loss, constipation, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, and swelling ...
12 Σεπ 2023 · Paramalignant ascites is the formation of ascites in patients with cancer without the cytologic proof of tumor cells. This condition may be caused by cancer-related comorbidities such as liver cirrhosis, portal vein obstruction, heart failure, pancreatitis or infections.
27 Απρ 2015 · Malignant ascites can develop through several mechanisms: blocked lymphatic channels as a result of malignancy, direct production of fluid into the peritoneal cavity by highly active cancers,...
