An unexpected death due to massive ascites and a giant mucinous ovarian cystadenoma

Ascites involves the accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity. The most common cause of ascites is liver cirrhosis. Ascites combined with cirrhosis can be caused by portal hypertension, renal salt, and water retention. Ascites in the absence of cirrhosis is generally caused by peritoneal carcinomatosis, peritoneal infection, or pancreatic disease [1]. In the field of gynecology, the presence of ascites usually leads to a strong suspicion of a malignant tumor (often of the ovary). Meigs ’ syndrome is also associated with ascites and pleural effusion [2].
Source: Legal Medicine - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Tags: Case report Source Type: research