Exudative ascites is a common condition that is usually caused by the presence of abnormal fluid in the abdominal cavity. The causes can be varied, and according to the different **, it can be divided into leaky ascites, inflammatory exudative ascites and neoplastic ascites. Here are some of the things that can cause exudative ascites:
1.Peritoneal inflammation: Common in tuberculous peritonitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, etc., these diseases can cause an inflammatory reaction in the abdominal cavity, resulting in fluid leakage.
2.Pancreatic origin: It is more common in acute necrotizing pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocyst, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic duct dysplasia, etc.
3.Biliary: It is more common in gallbladder perforation, bile duct rupture, gallbladder, bile duct surgery or bile duct puncture injury.
4.Celiac ascites: Celiac ascites** may also contribute to the development of chylous ascites. This is more complex and may include intra-abdominal or peritoneal infection, malignancy, congenital intra-abdominal or lymphatic dysplasia, and, rarely, cirrhosis, portal vein thrombosis, and nephrotic syndrome.
These are several types of ascites that may lead to exudative ascites, and the specific diagnosis needs to be determined by a detailed history and physical examination, combined with laboratory and imaging findings.