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Ascites (exudate)

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Exudate ascites is defined as ascites with a protein content of greater than 3g protein per 100ml of fluid.

Possible causes of exudate ascites include:

  • malignant disease
  • pyogenic infection
  • tuberculosis
  • pancreatitis
  • lymphoedema
  • myxoedema

Reference

  1. Biggins SW, Angeli P, Garcia-Tsao G, et al. Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatorenal syndrome: 2021 practice guidance by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology. 2021 Aug;74(2):1014-48.

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