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01-04-2004 | Pictorial Essay

Dense ascites: CT manifestations and clinical implications

Authors: G. Gayer, M. Hertz, H. Manor, S. Strauss, E. Klinowski, R. Zissin

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 5/2004

Abstract

Ascites is a not infrequent finding on CT. Causes of ascites include congestive heart failure, hypoalbuminemia, cirrhosis, inflammation, and neoplasm. In most cases the attenuation of ascites is that of clear fluid, measuring around 0 HU. Rarely, however, a considerably higher density of ascites is seen. This finding may be a challenge for the radiologist, particularly since some of the conditions associated with it are of major clinical importance requiring prompt intervention.

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Title: Dense ascites: CT manifestations and clinical implications
Authors: G. Gayer
M. Hertz
H. Manor
S. Strauss
E. Klinowski
R. Zissin
Publication date: 01-04-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 5/2004
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-004-0326-7

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