POCUS Journal (Apr 2019)
Unexpected cyst within ascites
Abstract
A 59-year-old man, with known alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis and diuretic refractory ascites, was seen in General Internal Medicine clinic for a therapeutic paracentesis. The tense large volume ascites caused abdominal pain, which had been previously relieved with paracentesis on several occasions. In preparation for paracentesis, routine POCUS was performed to landmark for the procedure.