Liver disease

Liver disease
Other namesHepatic disease
A gross pathology specimen of liver metastases caused by pancreatic cancer
SpecialtyHepatology, gastroenterology
TypesFatty liver disease, Hepatitis (and several more)
Diagnostic methodLiver function tests
TreatmentDepends on type (See types)

Liver disease, or hepatic disease, is any of many diseases of the liver. If long-lasting it is termed chronic liver disease. Although the diseases differ in detail, liver diseases often have features in common.

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