Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdominal or peritoneal cavity.
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, occurring as a complication of cirrhosis of the liver, congestive heart failure, cancer, and infectious diseases.
Liquid accumulations in the peritoneal cavity. Used as an input in one of the methods for producing monoclonal antibodies.
Effusion and accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of serous fluid.
An accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
An unusual accumulation of fluid from the blood in the peritoneal cavity, occurring in heart and kidney failure or as a result of malignancy.
Characterized by accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
Abnormal accumulation of protein and electrolyte-rich fluid in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity), often a complication of another serious disease (e.g., cirrhosis, nephrosis, congestive heart failure).
Accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity; most commonly caused by cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism, but also from heart failure and kidney disease.
A swollen abdomen that results from an abnormal collection of fluid inside the abdominal cavity. Ascites can be a symptom of cancer, infection, cirrhosis (a type of severe liver disease), portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood from the intestines to the liver), or heart or kidney disease. Ascites itself can be treated with diuretic drugs and by restricting sodium intake. If this fails to reduce the amount of fluid, or if breathing becomes impaired, draining the ascitic fluid is required.
The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling. Causes include infections (such as tuberculosis), heart failure, portal hypertension, cirrhosis, and various cancers (particularly of the ovary and liver).
An accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. The causes include heart failure, cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, and infections. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause(s); if the amount of fluid is causing discomfort, it should be drained off.
The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
The peritoneal cavity, the space between the two layers of the peritoneum (the membranes that line the inside of the abdominal wall and cover the abdominal organs), may experience an accumulation of excessive fluid.
Ascites can manifest in various conditions that lead to generalized edema, where there is an excessive buildup of fluid in the body tissues. It can occur in congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and liver cirrhosis. In cases of cancer, ascites may develop if secondary growths (metastases) from tumors originating elsewhere in the body affect the peritoneum. Additionally, tuberculosis affecting the abdomen can also result in the condition.
Ascites leads to abdominal swelling and discomfort. Moreover, it can cause difficulty in breathing due to the pressure exerted on the diaphragm, the muscular partition that separates the chest (thorax) from the abdomen, resulting in its immobility.
To determine the underlying cause of ascites, the doctor conducts a diagnosis by extracting a sample of ascitic fluid using a sterile needle inserted through the abdominal wall. This sample is then analyzed for further examination and evaluation.
Whenever feasible, the underlying cause of ascites is addressed and treated accordingly. Diuretic medications, especially spironolactone, are commonly prescribed to manage ascites associated with cirrhosis. If the ascites leads to discomfort or breathing difficulties, the excess fluid can be drained from the peritoneal cavity through a procedure known as paracentesis.
The accumulation of unattached fluid in the abdominal cavity as a result of illness.