Ascites (1395/1700)

A 64yo alcoholic who has been dx with liver cirrhosis presents with a massive ascites. What is the mechanism of fluid accumulation in a pt with liver disease?

a. Cirrhosis
b. Portal HTN
c. Hypoalbuminemia
d. Liver failure
e. Hepatic encephalopathy















































answer: B

Causes of ascites can be summarised as portal-HTN related and portal-HTN unrelated.


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