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Ascites

Neuros Medical Verified User September 3, 2018 Clinical Images Comments Off 2367 views

ASCITES It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, usually as a result of liver cirrhosis. The less common causes are carcinoma, heart failure, renal failure, pancreatitis, tuberculosis, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, Budd Chiari syndrome and Meig's syndrome. References: 1. Ascites. Merck Manual. (Accessed 5 Aug 2018)