ascites Flashcards
1
Q
aetiology of ascites
A
malignancy
infection - TB
low albumin - nephrosis
CCF, pericarditis
pancreatitis
myxoedema
2
Q
aetiology of ascites with portal HTN
A
cirrhosis
portal nodes
budd-chiari syndrome
IVC or portal vein thrombosis
3
Q
Ix for ascites
A
aspirate ascitic fluid for cytology, culture, microscopy and albumin
ie send to cytology, microbiology, and biochemistry
US
4
Q
Mx of ascites
A
drain with long pig tail catheter
