Analysis of physical

findings and possible

pathology

Jaya
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 Shifting dullness -confirms fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Mild , diffuse Tenderness of abdomen indicates - bacterial

peritonitis , hepatitis , toxic megacolon , PID ,polycystic kidney
disease

Fluid thrill -confirms fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Jaundice - alcohol abuse.

liver infection.
liver cancer.
cirrhosis
gallstones

Caput medusae - symptom of portal hypertension caused

by liver failure

20 spider nevi result of the dilation of preexisting vessels

frequently occur in the presence of estrogen-excess states also
associated with liver disease, liver failure, and cirrhosis. The
number of lesions may be indicative of the extent of hepatic
fibrosis
 Possible pathology

Liver cirrosis