Ascitic fluid cytology in a previously healthy woman

Abstract

A 53-year-old, previously healthy woman, presented to her primary care physician with a three-month history of daily non-productive coughing, accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, abdominal pain and distension. The patient states that she does not drink alcohol or smoke. Upon clinical examination, she was afebrile with normal vital signs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.