Findings

Note the markedly protuberant abdomen due to the accumulation of ascites.

Impression

Ascites

Clinical Pathologic Correlation
The pathogenesis of ascites is complex and involves one or more of the following factors: 1. Sinusoidal hypertension 2. Percolation of hepatic lymph into the peritoneal cavity 3. Renal retention of sodium and water

Preparation

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Specimen

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Image Credit

Dr. W.G.M. Hardison
Department of Medicine
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego