Differential Diagnosis of Gynecologic Organ-Related Diseases in Women Presenting with Ascites

Ascites is a pathologic accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity, and usually develops as a result of liver disease, congestive heart failure or nephrotic syndrome. Ascites is also a common manifestation of some gynecologic diseases. It is important that health care workers consider gyneco...

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Main Authors: Ming-Huei Cheng, Ming-Shyen Yen, Kuan-Chong Chao, Bor-Ching Sheu, Peng-Hui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-12-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455909600036