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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.
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.
27 Φεβ 2024 · Malignancy-related ascites is much less common, accounting for or contributing to ascites formation in approximately 7 percent of patients [1]. Some patients have two causes for ascites formation (eg, cirrhosis plus peritoneal carcinomatosis). This topic will review malignancy-related 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.
Patients with ascites of GI cancer origin, other cancers and those with unknown primary had the worst survival (Figures 2 and 3). Levels of serum albumin and total protein at diagnosis of ascites significantly affected survival.
Malignant ascites is defined as abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity as a consequence of cancer 1 and presents a difficult clinical problem causing discomfort and distress to many patients in the advanced stages of their disease.
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.
