ASCITES
| A | USG | |
| B |
Plain X-ray abdomen |
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| C |
MRI |
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| D |
CT scan |
The following are true regarding ascites except ‑
| A |
Only when the amount of present exceeds 1500 ml. It can be recognised clinically |
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| B |
Shifting dullness is absent when there is a very large accumulation of fluid |
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| C |
In Cirrhosis there is obstruction to the venous outflow of the liver due to obliterrative fibrosis of the infra hepatic venous bed |
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| D |
All |
Minimal Ascites can be best detected by:
| A |
USG |
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| B |
Plain X-ray abdomen |
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| C |
MRI |
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| D |
CT scan |
Ans. is A i.e. USG
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Early Detection |
Investigation |
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1. Ascites |
USG |
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2. Pericardial effusion |
Echocardiography |
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3. Bronchiectasis |
CT-Scan |
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4. Fetal life |
Doppler |
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5. Pleural effusion |
Lateral decubitus view |
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6. Pneumoperitoneum |
Erect chest X-ray or left lateral decubitus abdominal X-ray |
The following are true regarding ascites except ‑
| A | Only when the amount of present exceeds 1500 ml. It can be recognised clinically | |
| B | Shifting dullness is absent when there is a very large accumulation of fluid | |
| C |
In Cirrhosis there is obstruction to the venous outflow of the liver due to obliterrative fibrosis of the infra hepatic venous bed |
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| D |
All |
Ans. is ‘a’
It can be recognised clinically when the amount of fluid exceeds 150 ml.