Liver cancer is a cancerous tumour in the liver. The tumour may be primary (originating in the liver) or, far more commonly, secondary (having spread from elsewhere, often the stomach, pancreas or large intestine). There are two main types of primary tumour: a hepatocellular carcinoma, also known as hepatoma, which develops in the liver cells; [...]
November 23, 2009 | Posted in
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Liver is the largest organ within the body, wedge-shaped and with a reddish-brow structure which lies in the upper right abdominal cavity, directly below the diaphragm. LIVER STRUCTURE The liver is divided into two main lobes, each consisting of many lobules. The lobules are surrounded by branches of the hepatic artery, which supplies the liver [...]
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Hepatitis is the inflammations of the liver, with accompanying damage to the liver cells. The condition may be acute or chronic and may have various causes. ACUTE HEPATITIS Acute hepatitis is a short-term inflammation of the liver. Acute hepatitis usually clears up in one or two months. In some cases, the disorder may progress to [...]
November 18, 2009 | Posted in
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