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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ascites (pronounced aye-site-eez) 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. Unfortunately having ascites can mean you have advanced cancer.