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139. A patient with chronic liver disease develops ascites. What is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism of ascites in cirrhosis?

A. Decreased hydrostatic pressure.
B. Portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia, leading to fluid extravasation into the peritoneal cavity.
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C. Increased lymphatic drainage.
D. Increased oncotic pressure.

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  • Decreased hydrostatic pressure.
  • Portal hypertension and hypoalbuminemia, leading to fluid extravasation into the peritoneal cavity.
  • Increased lymphatic drainage.
  • Increased oncotic pressure.

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