As part of an evaluation for abdominal pain, a right upper quadrant ultrasound was performed that demonstrated moderate ascites, distended gallbladder, intra- and extrahepatic ductal dilation, a ...

The ultrasound examination of the abdomen showed hepatosplenomegaly and moderate amount of ascites. The echocardiogram was normal. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed grad III esophageal varices.

Ascites is caused by accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Ascites and bloating can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is usually short lasting, while ascites gets worse.

Point of Care Ultrasound The Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Track builds on our comprehensive curriculum, offering residents a valuable opportunity to enhance their diagnostic and clinical skills ...

Budd-Chiari syndrome ultrasound scans may find alterations in the veins in the liver, such as narrowing or signs of clots. Learn more here.

Causes of Budd-Chiari syndrome include myeloproliferative syndromes, malignancy, infection, and Behҫet syndrome.

Chest X-ray showed minimal pleural effusion in both sides of the thoracic cavity, and ultrasound detected moderate ascites, several small lymph nodes in the retroperitoneum, and mild splenomegaly ...

Aided by ultrasound guidance, treating tumors with extreme heat or moderate heat may provide a possible therapeutic option, according to early research presented at the second AACR Dead Sea ...

A previously healthy 21-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 3-month history of lethargy and progressive abdominal pain and distention. He reported 6–8 watery, nonbloody bowel ...