Ascite

Questa condizione è un accumulo di liquido nella cavità peritoneale, situato nella zona addominale, come fluido accumula distende dell'addome. Può essere dovuta a malattie del fegato, il cancro, o di altre condizioni. Per diagnosticare la malattia di un medico eseguirà esami del sangue, ecografia, e anche fluidi estratti e analizzati.

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