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 General Gastroenterology, Liver Disease

Ascites

Ascites

Ascites with ovarian cancer, CT scan
Ascites with ovarian cancer, CT scan
Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs

Definition:

Ascites is excess fluid in the space between the tissues lining the abdomen and abdominal organs (the peritoneal cavity).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Ascites is typically caused by liver disease. Disorders that may be associated with ascites include:


Review Date: 10/26/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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