Medical Malpractice

Can you tell if Ascites is Malignant (from cancer) or from cirrosis?

I think my father may have been misdiagnosed. They have been saying its caused by cancer, but they (they meaning top hospitals in NYC) have been unable to locate tumor site. Also the diuretics seemed to work well and its not supposed to help in Malignant Ascites.

Public Comments

1. only think would be see another doctor i pray they are wrong and it is not cancer
2. Peritoneal fluid aspiration of the ascitic fluid, with microscopic examination to look for malignant cells, is a common diagnostic procedure.