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Causes of ascites with distribution of patients based on ascitic fluid total protein and serum-ascites albumin gradient
| Diagnosis | Number | Transudate | Exudate | High gradient | Low gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrhosis liver | 35 | 22 | 13 | 33 | 2 |
| Disseminated malignancy | 9 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Peritoneal tuberculosis | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| Pancreatitis | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Biliary peritonitis | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cardiac failure | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Nephrotic syndrome | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 11 |
