title: Gastroenterology: a hypothetical case of ascites incorporating a management self-test.
abstract: When ascites is the presenting symptom and the underlying disease is not apparent, the physician must be aware of the various diseases that may be associated with the accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity and the various approaches that are available to aid in the differential diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000592:standards