R18
Ascites
Clinical Information
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ah-sye-teez) abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen.
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A disorder characterized by accumulation of serous or hemorrhagic fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
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Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.
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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid may be serous, hemorrhagic, or the result of tumor metastasis to the peritoneum.
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Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
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An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
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Effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.