ASCITES DIAGNOSIS |
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Skin stretches tightly across an abdomen that contains large amounts
of fluid. The navel bulges or lies flat, and the fluid makes a dull
sound when the doctor taps the abdomen. Ascitic fluid may cause the
flanks to bulge.
Physical examination generally enables doctors to distinguish
ascites from pregnancy, intestinal gas, obesity, or ovarian tumors.
Ultrasound or computed tomography scans (CT) can detect even small
amounts of fluid. Laboratory analysis of fluid extracted by
inserting a needle through the abdominal wall (diagnostic
paracentesis) can help identify the cause of the accumulation. |
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