Case history
Case history
A 40-year-old man presents with ascites. He has a history of hepatitis C and cirrhosis. He complains of fever, increased abdominal discomfort, and decreased urine output. On examination he is febrile, with BP 90/70 mmHg and jaundiced. He has tense ascites and generalised abdominal tenderness. There is pitting oedema to the level of his upper thighs.
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