Ascites
| Title: | Ascites |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Drawing shows a cross section of the peritoneal cavity with ascites. Also shown are the peritoneum, liver, stomach, pancreas, large intestine, greater omentum, small intestine, ovary, uterus, bladder, and rectum. Ascites is as an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. It occurs when fluid builds up between the two layers of tissue called the peritoneum. The peritoneum lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen. |
| Topics/Categories: | Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR815772 |
| Date Created: | April 16, 2025 |
| Date Added: | April 25, 2025 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |