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Ascites MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Ascites
Tree Number(s)
C23.550.081
Unique ID
D001201
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001201
Annotation
do not index here for routine liver cirrhosis or Ehrlich ascites tumor; text must discuss ascites especially; chylous ascites: index CHYLOPERITONEUM
Scope Note
Accumulation or retention of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity.
NLM Classification #
WI 575
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
1999/11/03
Ascites Preferred
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