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Abdominal ascites is most commonly caused by portal hypertension from liver cirrhosis. When present, portal hypertension is associated with an elevated serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) ≥1.1 g/dL. In contrast, a SAAG < 1.1 g/dL suggests malignancy, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, or nephrotic syndrome. Here, we present a case of low SAAG ...
A common medical cause of presentation with a distended abdomen accompanied by dull percussion (with or without shifting), fluid thrill, and bulging flanks is ascites. Further imaging modalities such as ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen and abdominal paracentesis can be used to evaluate underlying etiology of abdominal distension.
Myeloma. Question: A 73-year-old man with a past medical history of obesity, diabetes mellitus, alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, and stage 4 chronic kidney disease (due to a diminished vascular system according to kidney biopsy results) presented with severe anemia and major ascites.
abdomen and pelvis (Figure 3). A common medical cause of presentation with a dis-tended abdomen accompanied by dull percussion (with or without shifting), fluid thrill, and bulging flanks is ascites. Further imaging modalities such as ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen and abdominal paracentesis can be used to
28 Μαΐ 2021 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in your abdomen. It often occurs as a result of cirrhosis, a liver disease. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have cirrhosis and notice you’re gaining weight very quickly.
Abdominal ascites is most commonly caused by portal hypertension from liver cirrhosis. When present, portal hypertension is associated with an elevated serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)...
27 Φεβ 2024 · Causes. Vs. belly fat. Is it life threatening? Treatment. Diagnosis. Outlook. Summary. Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can happen when the liver is not working properly....
