ascites

Question 1

what is ascites?

Answer 1

-accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 2

what types of ascites is there?

Answer 2

• exudative

- transudate

Question 3

what causes exudative ascites?

Answer 3

• malignant disease (hepatic peritoneal)
• acute pancreatitis
• Infection (TB)
• nephrotic syndromes,e

Question 4

what causes transudate ascites?

Answer 4

• cardiac failure
• hepatic cirrhosis
• hypoproteinaemia
• hepatic venous occlusion

Question 5

what are symptoms/sign of a small ascites?

Answer 5

asymptomatic

Question 6

what are the symptoms/signs of a large ascites?

Answer 6

(large is >1L)

• abdominal distention
• fullness in the flanks
• shifting dullness on percussion
• fluid thrill/ fluid wave