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case_images: CT imaging revealed bilateral pleural effusions (A) and substantial abdominal ascites without signs of portal hypertension and space-occupying lesions (B).
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case_images: Activity Index (SLEDAI) score of 11. Computed Tomography (CT) imaging revealed bilateral pleural effusions and substantial abdominal ascites without signs of portal hypertension ( Figure 1 ), suggesting non-portal origins of ascites. Infectious causes were ruled out following thoracic and abdominal paracentesis and analysis of ascitic and pleural fluids.
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case_images: Bilateral pleural effusions were evident on pulmonary CT, predominant on the left side (A). Abdominal CT scans revealed extensive ascites without portal hypertension and any space-occupying lesions (B).
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case_images: Bilateral pleural effusions were evident on pulmonary CT ( Figure 2 ), and transthoracic three-dimensional echocardiography revealed a small pericardial effusion.
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case_images: Five months before medical treatment, the patient developed depressed edema of both lower limbs (A). Three months ago, she developed ascites of unknown origin (B).
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case_images: She experienced unexplained lower extremity edema five months prior to seeking medical attention, which progressed to significant abdominal distension three months later ( Figure 3 ).
case_images: CT showed bilateral pleural effusion (A), massive ascites (B), and moderate pericardial effusion (C).
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case_images: An initial assessment at an external hospital using CT imaging revealed bilateral pleural effusions, massive ascites and moderate pericardial effusion ( Figure 4A-C ).