Abnormal accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity (> 50 cc)
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Selected References
Getnet W et al: The value of ultrasound in characterizing and determining the etiology of ascites. Ethiop J Health Sci. 29(3):383-90, 2019
Runyon BA et al: Introduction to the revised American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guideline management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis 2012. Hepatology. 57(4):1651-3, 2013
Tirkes T et al: Peritoneal and retroperitoneal anatomy and its relevance for cross-sectional imaging. Radiographics. 32(2):437-51, 2012
Levy AD et al: Secondary tumors and tumorlike lesions of the peritoneal cavity: imaging features with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 29(2):347-73, 2009
Runyon BA et al: Management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis: an update. Hepatology. 49(6):2087-107, 2009
Hanbidge AE et al: US of the peritoneum. Radiographics. 23(3):663-84; discussion 684-5, 2003
AASLD: Practice Guidelines from American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. http://www.aasld.org/sites/default/files/guideline_documents/adultascitesenhanced.pdf
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity (> 50 cc)
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Getnet W et al: The value of ultrasound in characterizing and determining the etiology of ascites. Ethiop J Health Sci. 29(3):383-90, 2019
Runyon BA et al: Introduction to the revised American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guideline management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis 2012. Hepatology. 57(4):1651-3, 2013
Tirkes T et al: Peritoneal and retroperitoneal anatomy and its relevance for cross-sectional imaging. Radiographics. 32(2):437-51, 2012
Levy AD et al: Secondary tumors and tumorlike lesions of the peritoneal cavity: imaging features with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 29(2):347-73, 2009
Runyon BA et al: Management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis: an update. Hepatology. 49(6):2087-107, 2009
Hanbidge AE et al: US of the peritoneum. Radiographics. 23(3):663-84; discussion 684-5, 2003
AASLD: Practice Guidelines from American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. http://www.aasld.org/sites/default/files/guideline_documents/adultascitesenhanced.pdf
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