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Does a large amount of ascites indicate metastatic cancer throughout the abdomen?
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Possibly: Ascites is common in liver disease, happens sometimes in congestive heart failure. It can happen with a large tumor burden in the abdomen, but not always. You should review this finding with your doctor.
Answered 6/11/2015
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