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Ascites

Definition

Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the membranes lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity). This is typically caused byliver disease.

Disorders that may be associated with ascites include:

cirrhosis
hepatitis
portal vein thrombosis (clots in the veins of the liver)
constrictive pericarditis
congestive heart failure
liver cancer
protein-losing enteropathy
nephrotic syndrome
pancreatitis

Review Date: 10/23/2004
Reviewed By: Kevin Pho, M.D., Attending, Internal Medicine, Boston VA Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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