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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.
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.
Ascites is the medical name for a build up of fluid in the tummy (abdomen). If the ascites is caused by cancer it can also be called malignant ascites.
Background: Malignant ascites is a manifestation of end stage events in a variety of cancers and associated with a poor prognosis. We evaluated the pattern of cancers causing malignant ascites and factors affecting survival.
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 ...
Malignant ascites is one of the most common sequela of epithelial ovarian cancer. It causes significant symptoms and can have a detrimental impact on patient quality of life, especially in women with recurrent ovarian cancer.
