Liver

Liver shunt: Transjugular, intrahepatic, portosystemic shunt (TIPS), is a shunt (tube) placed between the portal vein which carries blood from the intestines to the liver and the hepatic vein which carries blood from the liver back to the heart.
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Liver function tests generally refer to blood tests that evaluate the presence of liver disease.
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Liver tumors are masses occurring in the liver that can be either benign or malignant (cancerous). Tumors that are found at birth or early after delivery are often benign in nature.
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Liver biopsy
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A liver biopsy is a medical procedure performed to obtain a small piece of liver tissue for diagnostic testing.
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LIVER METASTASES - The spread of cancerous tumors from a distant organ to the liver. Due to the livers tremendous blood and lymphatic supply it is a frequent site for metastatic cancer.
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Liver: An organ in the upper abdomen that aids in digestion and removes waste products and worn-out cells from the blood. The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. The liver weighs about three and a half pounds (1.6 kilograms).
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Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body. They are also called age spots. They are unrelated to the liver or liver function.
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A Liver.. and a Life: A Transplant Recipient's Story Transcript
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Liver transplants have become increasingly successful in appropriate cases. A developing technique is to split one liver between two recipients - both livers regenerate fully within a month.
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The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, filling the upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib cage. It has two parts, a right lobe and a smaller left lobe. The liver has many important functions, including: ...
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Liver transplants have become common operations worldwide.
The healthy liver is usually obtained from a donor who has recently died, but has not suffered liver injury.
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Liver cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the liver. Often the abnormal growth is called a tumor.
The liver is one of the largest organs of the body and a very important part of the body.
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Liver abscesses are caused by bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) or staphylococcus (staph), or by Entamoeba histolytica, the parasite that causes amebic dysentery.
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Liver disease due to alcohol; Cirrhosis or hepatitis - alcoholic; Laennec's cirrhosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: ...
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If the liver is too scarred to function, a transplant is the only treatment.
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The risk of liver cancer is estimated to be 20 to 100 times greater for people who have chronic HBV or HCV infection than for the general population.
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Hepatitis B can lead to serious liver disease. This article offers advice on treatment and prevention of the virus.
The Hepatitis B vaccine is effective against the hep B virus. This article profiles the vaccine and its side effects.
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Liver fattening, CT scan
Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan
Cirrhosis of the liver
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Liver Diseases, Parasitic - Infections of the liver with a parasite. They are caused most commonly by trematodes (flukes).
Lung Diseases, Parasitic - Infections of the lungs with a parasite. They are caused most commonly by nematodes (roundworms).
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Liver cancer
Bosom Friends, Anglia
For women with breast cancer, and also bone, liver, lung and Hodgkin's disease. Provides telephone counselling, help and information. Telephone support is available from other women who have had breast cancer.
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Liver Spots (January 22, 1997)
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Liver cancer (or liver disease)
Uterine cancer or other known or suspected estrogen-dependent cancers
Unexplained abnormal bleeding from the uterus ...
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Liver and spleen
The most common symptoms are enlargement of these organs. Liver function is not usually affected until quite late in the course of the disease.
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liver
The large organ in the upper right abdomen that functions in digestion and storage of food, disposal of worn-out red blood cells and detoxification of the body.
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LIVER FAILURE - A term used to refer to the clinical picture produced by end-stage cirrhosis manifested by esophageal variceal hemorrhage, ascites, and/or hepatic encephalopathy.
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LIVER CONGESTION"Fomentation over liver, twice daily; during the interval between, apply a continuous Heating Compress.
EMACIATION"Rest in bed; mild Tonic Frictions, carefully graduated. Ice Bag over stomach, half an hour before eating.
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liver scan
An image of the liver created on a computer screen or on film. A radioactive substance is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream.
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Liver Dialysis Unit (formerly BioLogic-DT system) A blood detoxification/liver-assist system for the treatment of patients suffering from liver disease or impairment as a result of cirrhosis, hepatitis, drug overdose or toxicity, ...
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Oliver T.H. , Murphy D.V. Influenzal pneumonia: The intravenous injection of Hydrogen Peroxide. The Lancet Feb 21 1920 p432.
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- Liver, some fish, cod liver oil, egg yolks and butter
- In addition, some exposure to sunlight will help the body produce vitamin D, although precautions must be taken to avoid the pitfalls of overexposure.
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The liver is an important organ in the body located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It is responsible for:
filtering the blood
making bile, a substance that aids in digestion and helps rid the body of harmful substances ...
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Enlarged liver with accumulated glycogen and fat on exam
Liver tumors (adenomas)
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
High blood uric acid (a risk factor for gout)
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Failure of liver function results in ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), increased albumin and blood protein, gastrointestinal disturbances, bleeding, emaciation, portal hypertension, enlargement of the liver and spleen, jaundice, ...
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CYP 3A4: A liver enzyme that is part of the cytochrome P450 system and metabolizes many drugs.
CYTIDINE: A nucleoside combining the base cytosine with D-ribose. One of the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
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Abdomen (e.g., liver, kidneys, spleen)
Chest (e.g., heart, lungs, major blood vessels)
Joints (e.g., shoulders, hips, knees)
Nervous system (e.g., brain, spinal cord, nerves)
Pelvis (e.g., reproductive organs)
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If fetus mature, deliver for fetal indication. If immature, constant observation, repeat BPP within 24 hours. Consult or refer for medical management
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Elmiron may affect liver function, which should therefore be monitored by the doctor.
Because Elmiron has not been tested in pregnant women, the manufacturer recommends that it not be used during pregnancy, except in the most severe cases.
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It's caused when bilirubin, a yellow pigment in bile-the fluid produced in the liver-builds up in the baby's bloodstream.
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Non-traumatic osteonecrosis is associated with other diseases such as lupus, kidney and liver disease, sickle-cell disease, gout and clotting disorders.
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Infection can lead to inflammation of the liver and damage to liver tissue. This can cause a buildup of toxins that can make the sclera (white portion) of the eyes to have a yellow coloration.
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Bile is a digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder which normally is released into the duodenum portion of the small intestine through the sphincter of Oddi.
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Red blood cells (Erythrocytes) Cells in the blood that deliver oxygen to tissues and take carbon dioxide from them. Red blood count (RBC) The number of red blood cells seen in a blood sample. Regression The shrinkage of cancer growth.
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Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. Also called "C-section."
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Rather the recommendations allow health professionals to insure that all practitioners deliver care in ways that help, not harm, the public," said Ed O'Neil, executive director of the Commission.
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Along with other bodily organs such as the thymus , liver, spleen, the tonsils , Peyer's patch in the small intestine and the appendix, bone marrow is one of the major components of the lymphatic system .
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There are several causatives for swimbladder difficulties, including injury, bacterial infection, Malawi bloat, fatty liver, obesity, genetic problems, damage to the central nervous system, hypoxia, (insufficient oxygen supply) or a brain tumour.
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While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer.
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