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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.
Females survived longer than the males (P = 0.0001) but this is due to better prognosis with ovarian and breast cancer groups. There was improved survival in those patients who had chemotherapy ( P = 0.0001).
Ascites (uh-SIGH-tees) refers to excess fluid in the abdomen. This fluid collects in the space within the walls of the abdomen, between the abdominal organs. It is common in patients with liver disease and cirrhosis, though patients with cancer can also develop ascites.
12 Σεπ 2023 · Ascites formation is a common complication of cancer with a significant symptomatic burden for patients. Malignant ascites (MA) is defined by the presence of tumor cells within the ascitic fluid. It does not only cause substantial morbidity, but is also associated with impaired survival.
Malignant ascites affects a significant proportion of women with advanced and recurrent ovarian cancer. It frequently becomes the most pertinent issue in these patients and can have a detrimental effect on their QOL.
27 Απρ 2012 · Abstract. 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.
28 Μαΐ 2021 · Background: Malignant ascites (MA) is associated with progressive deterioration in quality of life and poor prognosis of patients with cancer. Paracentesis is among the most widely utilised treatments for MA. However, reports on the usefulness of paracentesis in patients with MA are limited.
