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Liver disease

Liver fattening, CT scan
Liver fattening, CT scan 		Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan
Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan 		Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis of the liver

Definition

   

The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease.

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Calling your health care provider

   


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Review Date: 7/28/2006
Reviewd By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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