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A 64 year old alcoholic who has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis presents with a massive ascites. What is the mechanism of fluid accumulation in a pt with liver disease?

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A 64 year old alcoholic who has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis presents with a massive ascites. What is the mechanism of fluid accumulation in a pt with liver disease?

  1. Cirrhosis
  2. Portal HTN
  3. Hypoalbuminemia
  4. Liver failure
  5. Hepatic encephalopathy
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waelhammad
2022-11-03
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The key is C. Hypoalbuminemia. [Mechanism of fluid accumulation (in general, not only ascites) is hypoalbuminaemia].

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