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Abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen
develop ascites in the ten years following diagnosis. Of those in this group who develop ascites, half will die within three years. The Latin ascites, originally
Ascites
Ehrlich-Lettre ascites carcinoma (EAC) is also known as Ehrlich cell. It was originally established as an ascites tumor in mice. The tumor was cultured
Ehrlich_ascites_carcinoma
Form of body fluid sampling procedure
indication is ascites that has developed in people with cirrhosis. It is used for a number of reasons: to relieve abdominal pressure from ascites to diagnose
Paracentesis
Calculation used in medicine
The serum-ascites albumin gradient or gap (SAAG) is a calculation used in medicine to help determine the cause of ascites. The SAAG may be a better discriminant
Serum-ascites albumin gradient
Serum-ascites_albumin_gradient
Medical condition
cells (mucinous adenocarcinoma) that produce abundant mucin or gelatinous ascites. The tumors cause fibrosis of tissues and impede digestion or organ function
Pseudomyxoma_peritonei
Chronic disease of the liver, characterized by fibrosis
in different parts of the body, such as the legs (edema) and abdomen (ascites). Other signs of advancing disease include itchy skin, bruising easily
Cirrhosis
Medical condition
maneuver that can be used to detect the presence of ascites. It is useful for detecting small amounts of ascites—as small as 120 mL; shifting dullness and bulging
Puddle_sign
Body cavity in the abdominal area
treating cirrhosis. Chylous ascites heals best if the lymphatic vessel involved is closed. Heart failure can cause recurring ascites. Another disorder is called
Abdominal_cavity
Medical condition
associated with ascites and right hydrothorax that disappear after tumor removal. Non-gynecological manifestations include: ascites, portal vein obstruction
Meigs's_syndrome
Medical condition caused by receiving too little or too many nutrients
or vitamin C Abdomen Distended; hepatomegaly with fatty liver; possible ascites Cardiovascular Bradycardia; hypotension; reduced cardiac output; small
Malnutrition
Fluid made by the peritoneum
peritoneal fluid is called ascites. Sampling of peritoneal fluid is generally performed by paracentesis. The serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) is
Peritoneal_fluid
Human disease
with the development of fluid in the abdomen (ascites). The spectrum continues with diuretic-resistant ascites, where the kidneys are unable to excrete sufficient
Hepatorenal_syndrome
substance c.";Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory "Ascites group;Asc";"A Alternative list for Ascites fluid analyses: The following analyses (Normal Order
List_of_medical_tests
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
ruptured appendix or even a perforated gallbladder. Risk factors include ascites (the abnormal build-up of fluid in the abdomen) and peritoneal dialysis
Peritonitis
Disorder resulting in severe swelling
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disease that results in recurrent attacks of severe swelling. HAE affects approximately 1 in 50,000 people. The condition
Hereditary_angioedema
Brain disease resulting from liver failure
jaundice (yellow discolouration of the skin and the whites of the eyes), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), and peripheral oedema (swelling
Hepatic_encephalopathy
Abnormally increased portal venous pressure
depending on cause, with patients presenting with abdominal swelling due to ascites, vomiting of blood, and lab abnormalities such as elevated liver enzymes
Portal_hypertension
Monoclonal antibody
rat-mouse hybrid monoclonal antibody which is used to treat malignant ascites, a condition occurring in people with metastasizing cancer. It binds to
Catumaxomab
Medical condition
Although it is most common in people with severe ascites, it can also occur in people with mild or no ascites. Symptoms are not specific and mostly involve
Hepatic_hydrothorax
Cancer originating in or on the ovary
distension. If the malignancy has not been diagnosed by the time it causes ascites, it is typically diagnosed shortly thereafter. Advanced cancers can also
Ovarian_cancer
Medical sign
shifting dullness refers to a sign elicited on physical examination for ascites (fluid in the peritoneal cavity). The test is performed by first percussing
Shifting_dullness
Severe malnutrition due to energy deficiency
possible. Protein wasting in kwashiorkor generally leads to edema and ascites, while muscular wasting and loss of subcutaneous fat are the main clinical
Marasmus
Overgrowth syndrome caused by DIS3L2 gene mutation
Perlman syndrome (PS), also known as nephroblastomatosis-fetal ascites-macrosomia-Wilms tumor syndrome, is a rare overgrowth syndrome caused by autosomal
Perlman_syndrome
Scarred area on the abdomen after detachment of the umbilical cord
change in shape may be the result of ascites. In addition to change in shape being a possible side effect from ascites and umbilical hernias, the navel can
Navel
Medical condition
failure/insufficiency Tense ascites Bleeding after paracentesis Bowel perforation after paracentesis Spontaneous fungal peritonitis. Patients with ascites underwent routine
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Spontaneous_bacterial_peritonitis
Bodily function of expelling intestinal gas from the anus
Abdominal guarding Blumberg's sign Distension Abdominal distension Bloating Ascites Tympany Shifting dullness Fluid wave test Masses Abdominal mass Hepatosplenomegaly
Flatulence
Medical condition
the woman accumulates fluid in the third space, primarily in the form of ascites, she actually becomes hypovolemic and is at risk for respiratory, circulatory
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian_hyperstimulation_syndrome
Medical condition
presence of ascites, lymphadenopathy and peritoneal involvement. Ultrasound scan is useful for demonstrating lymphadenopathy and ascites. Abdominal tuberculosis
Abdominal_tuberculosis
Insufficient production of thyroid hormones
Additional symptoms include swelling of the arms and legs and ascites.
Hypothyroidism
Blockage of the hepatic veins that drain the liver
widely, but it may present with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement. Untreated Budd-Chiari syndrome can result in liver
Budd–Chiari_syndrome
Medical diagnostic method
In medicine, the fluid wave test or fluid thrill test is a test for ascites (free fluid in the peritoneal cavity). It is performed by having the patient
Fluid_wave_test
Leakage of pancreatic secretions into other organs or spaces
weight loss is a major clinical manifestation, and unresponsiveness of the ascites to diuretics is an additional diagnostic clue. Internal pancreatic fistulas
Pancreatic_fistula
Artificial channel within the liver
with severe liver disease causing ascites that keeps recurring and does not respond to other treatment (refractory ascites), recurrent buildup of fluid around
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Transjugular_intrahepatic_portosystemic_shunt
Medical condition
intussusception. Subserosal EG (4.5% to 9% in Japan and 13% in the US) presents with ascites which is usually exudative in nature, abundant peripheral eosinophilia
Eosinophilic_gastroenteritis
Abnormally low levels of albumin in the blood
compartments. As a result, associated symptoms include edema in the lower legs, ascites in the abdomen, and effusions around internal organs. Laboratory tests
Hypoalbuminemia
Antibodies from clones of the same blood cell
culture is usually preferred as the ascites technique is painful to the animal. Where alternate techniques exist, ascites is considered unethical. Several
Monoclonal_antibody
Work by Henry Fielding
abdominal paracentesis (or laparocentesis) performed on a patient suffering, like Henry Fielding, from severe ascites complicating end-stage liver cirrhosis.
The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon
The_Journal_of_a_Voyage_to_Lisbon
Accumulation of excess fluid in tissue
example, severe heart failure can cause pulmonary edema, pleural effusions, ascites and peripheral edema. Such severe systemic edema is called anasarca. In
Edema
Form of electromagnetic radiation
obstruction, free air (from visceral perforations), and free fluid (in ascites). X-rays may also be used to detect pathology such as gallstones (which
X-ray
Rare human systemic disease
with mild bone marrow fibrosis accompanied by fever, pleural effusion, ascites and hepatosplenomegaly]". [Rinsho ketsueki] The Japanese journal of clinical
TAFRO_syndrome
Accumulation of fluid in at least two fetal compartments
(pleural effusion), the pericardium (pericardial effusion) and the abdomen (ascites). Edema is usually seen in the fetal subcutaneous tissue, sometimes leading
Hydrops_fetalis
Akita dog known for his loyalty (1923–1935)
(parasitic infection), which is caused by dirofilaria immitis (heartworm), and ascites (fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity), a complication of dirofilariasis
Hachikō
Pharmaceutical solution
to human albumin solution (HAS) and starch in supportive treatment of ascites following the procedure of paracentesis. Polygelin is excreted via the
Haemaccel
Medical condition
of inflammation such as pyrexia and elevated CRP, and/or blood-stained ascites. Abdominal pain, fullness, overt bowel obstruction, and the presence of
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
Encapsulating_peritoneal_sclerosis
Accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity
arthritis, asbestos pleural effusion, mesothelioma, Meigs's syndrome (ascites and pleural effusion due to a benign ovarian tumor), and ovarian hyperstimulation
Pleural_effusion
Extreme hypothyroidism
Additional findings include swelling of the arms and legs and significant ascites.
Myxedema
Medical condition
characteristics. Common symptoms of OGCT are bloating, abdominal distention, ascites, and dyspareunia. OGCT is caused mainly due to the formation of malignant
Ovarian_germ_cell_tumors
Physical examination of abdomen
abdominal organs. Depending on the need to test for specific diseases such as ascites, special tests may be performed as a part of the physical examination.
Abdominal_examination
Membrane that forms lining of abdominal cavity or coelom
Although ultrasound is good at visualizing peritoneal collections and ascites, without ionising radiation, it does not provide a good overall assessment
Peritoneum
Heart disease with narrowing of valve
of blood stasis (motionless). This increases the risk of coagulation. Ascites and edema and hepatomegaly (if right-side heart failure develops) Fatigue
Mitral_stenosis
Blood pressure in the hepatic portal vein
pressure is termed portal hypertension, and has numerous sequelae such as ascites and hepatic encephalopathy. Wedged hepatic venous pressure (WHVP) is used
Portal_venous_pressure
Species of flowering plant
are also used to treat hepatitis, appendicitis, pulmonary abscess, and ascites due to cirrhosis. "Scutellaria barbata". Germplasm Resources Information
Scutellaria_barbata
Physical symptom
"distended abdomen") can be a sign of many other conditions, including: Ascites Capillaria philippinensis Celiac disease Coccidiosis Cystic fibrosis Diverticulitis
Abdominal_distension
Inability of the liver to perform its normal functions
Other names Hepatic insufficiency, liver dysfunction A person with massive ascites and caput medusae due to cirrhotic liver failure Specialty Gastroenterology
Liver_failure
Medical condition
destruction of the red blood cells by the spleen. Enlargement of spleen, ascites, jaundice, and the result of destruction of various blood cells by spleen
Banti's_syndrome
Likelihood ratios used for assessing the value of performing a diagnostic test
example, if about 2 out of every 5 patients with abdominal distension have ascites, then the pretest probability is 40%. Likelihood Ratio: An example "test"
Likelihood ratios in diagnostic testing
Likelihood_ratios_in_diagnostic_testing
Anatomic space
in conditions in which fluid collects within the abdomen (most commonly ascites, hemoperitoneum, and splenic laceration or blunt trauma). Importantly,
Splenorenal_recess
All Latin and Greek roots beginning with G
artiodactylous asc- bag Greek ἀσκός (askós), ἀσκίδιον (askídion) ascidium, ascites, ascitic, ascocarp, ascoma, ascomycete, Ascomycota, ascospore, ascus asin-
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/A–G
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/A–G
Infectious disease
also the first to describe the early arthritis, scarlatinal dropsy, and ascites associated with the disease. In 1675 the term that has been commonly used
Scarlet_fever
Medical condition
There is usually more or less jaundice. Owing to portal obstruction, ascites occurs, followed later by generalised oedema. The stools are light or clay-colored
Congestive_hepatopathy
Paraneoplastic syndrome
volume overload including, peripheral edema, ascites, pleural effusion, and pericardial effusion. Ascites and peripheral edema are more prevalent than
POEMS_syndrome
Species of plant
perianal itching, pneumonia myocarditis and congestive cardiac failure, ascites, sarcoid-like skin changes, alopecia, hepatomegaly The Seri of Sonora,
Argemone_mexicana
Vertebrate organ involved in metabolism
and quality of life. Visible signs of liver disease include jaundice and ascites. Hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver and may be caused by several
Liver
Chemical compound
treatment of hyponatremia. It was also being studied for the treatment of ascites. Development was discontinued in 2009. Soupart A, Gross P, Legros JJ, Alföldi
Satavaptan
Area between liver and right kidney
collects within the abdomen (most commonly ascites and hemoperitoneum). The intraperitoneal fluid, be it blood, ascites, or dialysate, collects in this space
Hepatorenal_recess
Genus of annual plants
anti-tumor effects of Nigella glandulifera Freyn and Sint. seeds on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mouse model". Pharmacognosy Magazine. 9 (35): 187–191. doi:10
Nigella
Medical condition
plecoglossicida is a pathogenic species in fish, causing hemorrhagic ascites in the ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis). P. anguilliseptica is also a fish
Pseudomonas_infection
Diuretics that do not cause potassium loss
(usually furosemide) to treat fluid retention in congestive heart failure and ascites in cirrhosis. On their own this group of drugs may raise potassium levels
Potassium-sparing_diuretic
Species of plant
liver failure or hepatotoxicity characterized by icterus, cirrhosis, and ascites. The pet may appear bruised, have nose bleeds (epistaxis), melena (blood
Cycas_revoluta
Dog breed
enteropathy that causes intermittent diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, and ascites. In addition, dogs with Lundehund Syndrome are predisposed to chronic atrophic
Norwegian_Lundehund
Medical condition
extravascular fluid accumulation in the extremities (edema), abdomen (ascites), or lining of the lungs (pleural effusion); lung symptoms such as cough
Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease
Idiopathic_multicentric_Castleman_disease
Medical condition
coagulation disorders (due to impaired production of coagulation factors), ascites (heavy abdominal swelling due to a buildup of fluids in the tissues) and
Alcoholic_liver_disease
Class of drugs
their identification and isolation. Use of cow urine for treatment of ascites, heart failure, renal failure and vitiligo has been elaborately described
Anabolic_steroid
Cancer associated with asbestos
symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are abdominal swelling and pain due to ascites (a buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity). Other features may include
Mesothelioma
Medical condition
alcoholic hepatitis include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), fatigue and hepatic encephalopathy
Alcoholic_hepatitis
Swedish internist (1879–1937)
basically limited to the patients with ascites (17 patients), he reported only about two cases without ascites. In 1912, Jacobaeus published in Germany
Hans_Christian_Jacobaeus
Diverse group of tropical infectious diseases which are common in developing countries
bladder fibrosis, liver fibrosis, portal hypertension, cervical lesions, ascites, and esophageal varices. Inexpensive praziquantel can be used to treat
Neglected_tropical_diseases
Triads of medical diseases
and hypotension Sinus bradycardia Budd–Chiari syndrome Abdominal pain, ascites, hepatomegaly Budd–Chiari syndrome Charcot's cholangitis triad Right upper
List of medical triads, tetrads, and pentads
List_of_medical_triads,_tetrads,_and_pentads
Medical condition
lung disease such as emphysema, or liver problems such as cirrhosis and ascites. Chilaiditi's sign is generally not associated with symptoms, and is most
Chilaiditi_syndrome
Disease in the valves of the heart
nocturnal dyspnea, palpitations, chest pain, hemoptysis, thromboembolism, or ascites and edema (if right-sided heart failure develops). Symptoms of mitral stenosis
Valvular_heart_disease
Fluid-filled sac in the ovary
Ultrasound abnormalities: Multilocular cyst Solid areas Bilateral lesions Ascites Intra-abdominal metastases 0 = no abnormality 1 = one abnormality 3 = two
Ovarian_cyst
Medical or veterinary device
and drain collections of fluid such as in a patient with hydrothorax or ascites. In modern times, surgical trocars are used to perform laparoscopic surgery
Trocar
Type of endocrine gland cancer
have spread to the liver and build-up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ascites). It may be used for a quick and cheap first examination before other techniques
Pancreatic_cancer
Viral disease of fish
symptoms of viral infection include external hemorrhaging, pale gills, and ascites. In some cases, mortality can occur without any apparent clinical signs
Spring_viraemia_of_carp
Heart condition
shifts that cause LAD are expiration or raised diaphragm from pregnancy, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), abdominal tumor, or enlarged liver
Left_axis_deviation
German pathologist
Tangl. Cruveilhier–Baumgarten disease: Cirrhosis of the liver without ascites; named with pathologist Jean Cruveilhier. Was once referred to as "Baumgarten’s
Paul_Clemens_von_Baumgarten
Surgical procedure that creates a long-term opening between the kidney and the skin
and complications include: Malposition Intra-peritoneal leakage, causing ascites Hemorrhage Infection. This can generally be treated with antibiotics. Although
Nephrostomy
Severe swelling throughout the body
Periorbital edema "eye puffiness" Perioral edema Upper extremity edema Ascites Lower extremity edema Pre-tibial edema Pedal edema Can include: Impaired
Anasarca
Medical condition
Metabolic flap/asterixis (encephalopathy) Jaundice (excretory dysfunction) Ascites (portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia) Leukonychia (hypoalbuminaemia)
Chronic_liver_disease
Anglican priest, missionary and apiarist (1813–1879)
June 1879(1879-06-22) (aged 66) Chiswick, London, England Cause of death "ascites and congestion of the brain" Resting place St John the Baptist's Church
William_Cotton_(missionary)
Medical specialty
virus positivity in blood, perhaps discovered on screening blood tests Ascites or swelling of abdomen from fluid accumulation, commonly due to liver disease
Hepatology
Medical condition
is typically discovered by accident when examining peritoneal washings, ascites, or biopsy specimens taken during a laparotomy or laparoscopy. The triggering
Mesothelial_hyperplasia
Class of enzymes
ADP + uridine monophosphate The enzyme characterised from an ascites tumor and Escherichia coli converts uridine to uridine monophosphate and
Uridine_kinase
2009 American TV series or program
A woman discovers that she is not pregnant and, instead, suffers from Ascites. Miranda does everything to save her. Andy is bothered with Luke for trying
Three_Rivers_(TV_series)
(fluid in the lungs), pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs), and/or ascites (fluid in the abdomen). It can be caused by the above two diseases, congenital
List_of_dog_diseases
Surface protein in bacteria cell walls
method for purifying total IgG from crude protein mixtures such as serum or ascites fluid, or coupled with one of the above markers to detect the presence
Protein_A
Fluid test determining blood vessels
excessive accumulations of fluid in areas of the body such as the abdomen (ascites) or the pleural space around the lungs (pleural effusion) or the pericardial
Rivalta_test
fourth heart sound S&O salpingo-oophorectomy Sb Scholar batch SAAG serum–ascites albumin gradient SAB staphylococcal bacteremia spontaneous abortion (that
List of medical abbreviations: S
List_of_medical_abbreviations:_S
X chromosome monosomy
ultrasound findings (i.e., heart defect, kidney abnormality, cystic hygroma, ascites). In a study of 19 European registries, 67.2% of prenatally diagnosed cases
Turner_syndrome
Processes of separating the various components of blood plasma
haemorrhage C1 inhibitor hereditary angioedema albumin hypoalbuminemia Ascites Restoring of blood volume in trauma, burns and surgery patients alpha-I-antitrypsin
Blood_plasma_fractionation
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