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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.
Two main reasons cause ascites in patients with cancer. First, cancer can spread to the lining of the organs—the peritoneum—and make it leaky, causing malignant ascites. Second, cancer can spread to the liver and cause increased pressure in the liver.
27 Φεβ 2024 · Influence of tumor type — Ascites typically develops in the setting of recurrent and/or advanced cancer. Patients may have a history of metastases to the peritoneum or liver, enlarged abdominal lymph nodes, or a large tumor burden prior to the development of ascites.
Malignant ascites is a manifestation of end stage events in a variety of cancers and is associated with significant morbidity. It accounts for about 10% of all cases of ascites and usually caused by ovarian, endometrial, breast, oesophageal, gastric, colorectal, lung, pancreatic, hepatobiliary and primary peritoneal carcinomas [1–3].
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 · An abdominal ultrasound can be performed to confirm the presence of ascites within the abdomen. Upon verification of ascites, patients can undergo paracentesis in order to remove ascitic fluid...
31 Μαρ 2012 · Malignant ascites (MA) is a pathological condition due to a variety of primary abdominal and extra-abdominal neoplasms. It is a primary cause of morbidity and presents many difficulties and treatment challenges.
