Transudative ascites is/are associated with -: (A) Myxedema, (B) Budd chairi syndrome, (C) Acute pancreatitis, (D) Poal vein thrombosis
Answer is A. Primary hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition, complicated by ascites in less than 4% of cases. Myxedema ascites, caused by hypothyroidism, is also a rare cause of ascites in less than 1% of new onsets Ref Davidson edition23rd pg880