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Abdominal cancer occurs when old or damaged cells divide and multiply uncontrollably. The underlying cause of this varies depending on the specific form of cancer. For example: Colorectal cancer commonly develops from adenomatous intestinal polyps in the colon that are not removed while still benign.
People with certain cancers in the abdomen may develop ascites. These include cancer of the appendix, colon, ovaries, uterus, pancreas, and liver. Other conditions that can cause this problem include: 1  Clots in the veins of the liver (portal vein thrombosis)  Congestive heart failure.