Elevated Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient
Overview
Elevated SAAG (>1.1 g/dL) is indicative of portal hypertension.
Causes of Ascites with Elevated SAAG
- Cirrhosis
- Cardiac ascites
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Massive liver metastasis
- Fulminant hepatic failure
- Portal venous thrombosis
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