NCIt related terms : INCREASING ABDOMINAL DISTENTION OR ASCITES; Ascites;
NCIt definition : The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, which may be serous, hemorrhagic,
or the result of tumor metastasis to the peritoneum.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage
cancer, tumor cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs
in patients with liver disease.; CTCAE: A disorder characterized by accumulation of serous or hemorrhagic fluid in
the peritoneal cavity.; CDISC: Abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.; ACC/AHA: A clinical finding in which there is accumulation of interstitial fluid in
the peritoneal cavity.; FDA: Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid may be serous, hemorrhagic,
or the result of tumor metastasis to the peritoneum.; ACC/AHA: Intra-abdominal fluid accumulation as determined by physical examination.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : E10502; CDR0000045601; 2596;