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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.
- Abdominal Swelling and Distension: An Unusual Cause of 'Ascites'
Abdominal Swelling and Distension: An Unusual Cause of...
- Abdominal Swelling and Distension: An Unusual Cause of 'Ascites'
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.
16 Δεκ 2021 · 1 Citations. Metrics. Abstract. Background. Castleman disease (CD) is a group of rare lymphoproliferative diseases with common lymph node histological features that can easily be misdiagnosed as infections, multiple autoimmune diseases, and malignant tumors. Case presentation.
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 Swelling and Distension: An Unusual Cause of 'Ascites' Am J Med. 2021 Nov;134 (11):1368-1370. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.05.018. Epub 2021 Jun 29. Authors. Kylynn K Koh 1 , Y X Wang 1 , Z Y Chang 2 , H Kaur 2 , R Y H Soh 2 , M T Kasunuran-Cruz 2 , John T Y Soong 3. Affiliations.
24 Νοε 2020 · Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which can lead to a very large distended abdomen. As the abdomen grows larger, the increased pressure may cause abdominal discomfort, lack of appetite, and shortness of breath.
The most common cause of ascites is cirrhosis of the liver. Drinking too much alcohol is one of the most common causes of cirrhosis of the liver. Different types of cancer can also cause this condition. Ascites caused by cancer most often occurs with advanced or recurrent cancer.
