ascites Flashcards by Flora Jevons

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definition of ascites

A

abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity

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causes of exudative ascites

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cancer
sepsis
TB
nephrotic syndrome

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causes of transudative ascites

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outflow problem - e.g. Budd-Chiari

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signs of ascites

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swollen abdomen with shifting dullness

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complications of ascites

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bacterial overgrowth of stagnant fluid

spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

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diagnosis of exudate ascites

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serum to albumin gradient is less than 11g/L

high protein fluid

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diagnosis of transudate ascites

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serum to albumin gradient is over 11g/L

low protein fluid

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