| Variables | N | % |
| Sex |
|
|
| Female | 71 | 37.4 |
| Male | 119 | 62.6% |
| Age (years) |
|
|
| 15 - 29 | 47 | 25 |
| 30 - 44 | 79 | 41.6 |
| 45 - 59 | 42 | 22 |
| 60 and more | 22 | 11.4 |
| Reason for consultation |
|
|
| Increase of the abdominal volume | 132 | 69.5 |
| Abdominal pain | 19 | 10 |
| Dyspnea | 26 | 13.7 |
| Oedema of the lower limbs | 59 | 31.1 |
| Hepatomegaly | 12 | 6.3 |
| Icteria | 9 | 4.7 |
| Others | 34 | 17.9 |