[Amyloidosis--uncommon etiology for ascites]. / Amyloidoosi--askiteksen harvinainen syy.

Ascites is an accumulation of fluid into the peritoneal cavity. Most often it is an end-complication of chronic liver disease. Other reasons for ascites should be considered sometimes in clinical practice. We present a patient who had primary (AL) amyloidosis as the reason for remarkable amount of ascites. The prognosis of amyloidosis is poor especially if the diagnosis is delayed.