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Diseases of the Liver
Offers links to information on liver diseases, articles, books and other liver-related resources.
Liver Biopsy
A discussion about this procedure, its preparation and recovery.
Ascites
Section of textbook discusses how it occurs, physical changes that aid in diagnosis, early and late complications, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Textbook explanation of advancing kidney failure as caused by liver disease. Includes diagnosis and treatment information.
Congenital Hyperbilirubinemia
Section of textbook chapter gives brief overview of four conjugated and unconjugated syndromes.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Textbook chapter explains fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis related to excessive alcohol usage. Includes symptoms and management.
Drug-Induced Liver Disease
Section of textbook chapter details types of acute, cholestatic, chronic, and miscellaneous hepatic drug reactions.
Cholestasis
Textbook section describes causes and symptoms of intra- and extrahepatic cholestasis. Includes diagnosis and management of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.
Inherited Liver Disease
Medical textbook information about three genetic disorders that damage the liver. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Glossary of Terms for Hepatobiliary Diseases
Terms related to disease of the liver and bile ducts, including anatomy, medicines, disorders, and tests.
Liverdisease.com
Expansion of knowledge to the public on topics devoted to hepatitis and other liver diseases.
British Liver Trust: About Your Liver
Includes the location of the liver and related organs, some of the many functions, and what can go wrong.
Baylor College of Medicine: Liver Disease
Article provides basic facts, symptoms, causes and risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approach.
eMedicine Health: Liver Biopsy
Explains what it is, the different methods, purposes, and possible side effects. Includes preparation, follow-up, and links to additional information.
Liver Diseases
Collection of brief descriptions outlining liver diseases, from Gastroenterology Consultants, PC.
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Overview of this disease and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes explanation of liver and bile duct functions.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Illustrated guide to this slowly progressing disease of the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. Includes causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
What Are the Myths Vs. Facts About Alcohol and the Liver?
Explains causes and types of liver disease, how much is too much alcohol, prevention, risks by gender, cirrhosis, and transplant.
50 Ways to Love Your Liver
Humorous list of tips for maintaining a healthy liver, told from the liver's point of view.
What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)?
Describes this chronic disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research. Includes information on transplantation and prognosis.
American Liver Foundation: Liver Function Tests Factsheet
Explanation of common lab tests used to determine liver health and diagnose specific liver diseases.
Medicinenet.com: Liver Overview
Information about the liver, including diseases and conditions, medications, doctor's views and responses, and health facts.
Merck Manual: Ascites
Describes this condition, most often associated with cirrhosis of the liver, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Liver Disease
Article from TalkMedical includes causes and symptoms of common liver diseases, long-term effects, treatments, and side effects.
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