Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
3 ημέρες πριν · Signs and symptoms of ascites. 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 ...
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.
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.
What are the symptoms of ascites? Many symptoms are usually caused by the extra fluid pressing on nearby areas. The most common sign of ascites is a swollen and hard belly.
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.
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.
