The following are true regarding ascites except -
a) Only when the amount of fluid present exceeds 1500 ml. It can be recognised clinically
b) Shifting dullness is absent when there is a very large accumulation of fluid
c) In Cirrhosis there is obstruction to the venous outflow of the liver due to obliterrative fibrosis of the infra hepatic venous bed
d) A transudate has a protein content of greater than 30 gms. of protein per litre
e) In Meig’s syndrome it is associated with pleural effusion and solid fibroma of ovary
Explanation
It can be recognized clinically when the amount of fluid exceeds 150 ml.