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Created page with "== Ascites == Ascites is the condition when there is pathologic fluid collection inside the abdominal cavity. It usually presents with increased abdominal girth (circumference), causing the abdominal cavity to be elevated above the thoracic cavity when lying down. The amount of fluid can exceed 10 litres. The fluid can be either transudative or exudative, depending on its albumin content. It’s commonly associated with cirrhosis but can occur without liver damage as we..."