Diagnostic Challenge in a Patient Presenting with Ascites and Hypergammaglobulinemia
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DOI: 10.1159/000518384
Abstract: Ascites is defined as the accumulation of intra-peritoneal fluid that can be caused by several diseases. We described a 47-year-old female presenting with low serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) and a markedly high level of serum… read more here.
Keywords: challenge patient; patient presenting; ascites hypergammaglobulinemia; presenting ascites ... See more keywords
T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia presenting as ascites.
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DOI: 10.1182/blood.2019001033
Abstract: ![Figure][1] A 77-year-old woman presented with abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and dyspnea. She had a history of colorectal cancer. Physical examination revealed a tense, distended abdomen and splenomegaly. Routine peripheral blood (PB) examination showed thrombocytopenia (107… read more here.
Keywords: cell prolymphocytic; presenting ascites; leukemia presenting; prolymphocytic leukemia ... See more keywords