Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Chronic liver disease (cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis) - 80% Underlying malignancy - 10% Congestive heart failure - 3-5% Cirrhosis and another etiology - 5% Tuberculous peritonitis - 1% Chlamydia (*Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome), HIV-related, Renal Disease, Fulminant Hepatic Failure, Pancreatic, Biliary, Chylous <1% #Ascites #Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
