Liver cancer or hepatic cancer (from the Greek hēpar, meaning liver) is a cancer that originates in the liver. Liver tumors are discovered on medical imaging equipment (often by accident) or present themselves symptomatically as an abdominal mass, abdominal pain, yellow skin, nausea or liver dysfunction.The leading cause of liver cancer is cirrhosis due to either hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or al...
Liver Failure Definitions: Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver is no longer able to function. Located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, the liver and gallbladder are interconnected by ducts known as the biliary tract, which drains into the first segment of the small intestine (the duodenum). Although the liver and gallbladder pa...
Please add profiles of those who died of hepatitis to this project. Hepatitis is a hidden epidemic with significant public health consequences. An estimated 3.5-5.3 million persons are living with viral hepatitis in the United States, and millions more are at risk for infection. Viral hepatitis refers to a viral infection of the liver tissues. Different viruses can attack the liver. Hepatitis A...
This is an umbrella project for Digestive disorders. == ===Please do NOT add profiles to this project UNLESS there is no other disorder that seem to fit.===* If a project is needed for the Cause of Death portal & isn't listed, please see: Cause of Death Projects needed??? * If a project for the Medical portal & isn't listed, please see: Medical Portal project--Needs, questions, concerns & relat...
What Is hepatitis?== Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. * It’s commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. These include autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a secondary result of medications, drugs, toxins, and alcohol. ** Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that occurs when your body makes antibodies against your ...