Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Answer − B − Ascites is a characteristic finding in of each of the following disease conditions except pneumonia. Ascites occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the space between the membranes that line the abdomen and abdominal organs. Disorders associated with this include cirrhosis, hepatitis, portal vein thrombosis, constrictive pericarditis, congestive heart failure, liver cancer, nephritic syndrome, and pancreatitis.