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Liver tumor
...]] that can either be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and is responsible for filtering h ==Types of Liver Tumors==

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Acute liver disease
...pid deterioration of [[liver]] function in a person without pre-existing [[liver disease]]. It is characterized by the onset of [[jaundice]], coagulopathy, ...liver disease are numerous and include [[viral hepatitis]], [[drug-induced liver injury]], [[autoimmune hepatitis]], and [[alcoholic hepatitis]]. Other caus

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Fatty
...can occur in people who drink little to no alcohol ([[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease|NAFLD]]). Fatty liver disease can be caused by several factors including:

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Liver biopsy
...to diagnose and monitor liver disease, or to assess the severity of known liver disease. ...r. The needle is quickly inserted and removed, capturing a small sample of liver tissue. The procedure usually takes about 20 minutes.

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Technetium 99m
...n]]s, [[liver scan]]s, [[spleen scan]]s, [[kidney scan]]s, and [[infection scan]]s.

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Intestinal varices
...n, often associated with [[portal hypertension]], [[cirrhosis]], and other liver diseases. ...], a liver disease that causes scarring and poor liver function, and other liver diseases.

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Hepatology
...m hepatology is derived from the Greek words "hepar" or "hepatos" meaning 'liver', and "logia" meaning 'study'. ...function and disease, with Hippocrates noting the relationship between the liver and digestion.

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Fatty liver
...n and can lead to more serious liver diseases, such as [[cirrhosis]] and [[liver cancer]]. Fatty liver can be caused by several factors, including [[alcohol abuse]], [[obesity]],

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Hot quadrate sign
...in the [[liver]]'s quadrate lobe (segment IV) relative to the rest of the liver. This increased uptake is due to the collateral circulation that develops i ...cholecystitis, the flow is disrupted, leading to specific patterns on the scan.

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Cirrhosis of the liver
...of chronic liver disease and is characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. ...cohol abuse]], [[hepatitis B]], [[hepatitis C]], and [[non-alcoholic fatty liver disease]]. Less common causes include [[autoimmune hepatitis]], [[primary b

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HIDA scan
...racer to visualize the bile-producing and transporting pathways within the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and small intestine. This test is particularly us ...itted by the tracer and creates images of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver.

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Liver steatosis
...retention of lipids within a cell). Despite having multiple causes, fatty liver can be considered a single disease that occurs worldwide in those with exce ...r can also occur with rapid weight loss and malnutrition. Many people with liver steatosis have [[metabolic syndrome]] - a group of conditions that increase

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Ischemic hepatitis
...ecrease in liver function, typically caused by a lack of blood flow to the liver. The condition is most commonly seen in critically ill patients. ...cause of ischemic hepatitis is a significant decrease in blood flow to the liver. This can occur as a result of [[heart failure]], [[shock]], or [[sepsis]].

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Hepatomegaly
...egaly''' is a condition characterized by an abnormally enlarged liver. The liver is a vital organ that performs many essential functions, including detoxifi ...lic disorders]], [[genetic disorders]], and [[infections]] that affect the liver.

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Prati criteria
...d by Dr. Enrico Prati and his team, and they are based on the results of [[liver ultrasound]] and [[blood tests]]. ...ndition and can lead to serious liver diseases such as [[cirrhosis]] and [[liver cancer]].

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Liver metastases
...e body. These are different from primary liver cancers, which start in the liver itself. ...ess is known as [[metastasis]]. The most common cancers that spread to the liver are [[colorectal cancer]], [[breast cancer]], [[pancreatic cancer]], [[lung

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Laennec's cirrhosis
...tabolizes alcohol, but the process produces substances that can damage the liver. Over time, this damage can lead to cirrhosis. ...sts such as ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI may also be used. In some cases, a liver biopsy may be necessary.

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Liver inflammation
...ctions, or substances. It is characterized by swelling and damage to the [[liver]] cells, which can lead to a variety of symptoms and complications. Liver inflammation can be caused by a number of factors. These include:

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Hepatotoxic
...ver]]. This term is often used to describe adverse effects of drugs on the liver. ...onsumption can lead to [[alcoholic liver disease]], which includes [[fatty liver]], [[alcoholic hepatitis]], and [[cirrhosis]].

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Chronic liver failure
...n. It is characterized by the loss of liver cells and the inability of the liver to perform its normal functions, such as detoxifying harmful substances in Chronic liver failure is usually caused by long-term exposure to toxic substances or vira

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