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Cases | Miriam Strichen
What aspects of this patient's history and physical suggest the presence of ascites?
What other information would you seek from this patient?
Describe the basic pathophysiology for ascites development.
What would your differential diagnosis for this patient's ascites be?
Explain the patient's serum Na, K, BUN and anion gap.
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