Question

A 65-year-old man with new-onset ascites is found to have a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 18 g/L and ascitic protein 8 g/L. What is the most likely aetiology of his ascites?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis-related portal hypertension

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Peritoneal carcinomatosis

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Tuberculous peritonitis

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Nephrotic syndrome

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Pancreatic ascites

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with new-onset ascites is found to have a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 18 g/L and ascitic protein 8 g/L. What is the most likely aetiology of his ascites?