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Ultrasound can aid in the detection of fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver, by measuring how ecogenic the liver is (the more it "echo's" the greater the scarring). However any findings still have to be validated by a biopsy, before a diagnoses can be confirmed.
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What is the medical term meaning liver inflammation and fibrosis?
Cirrhosis is defined as liver inflammation and fibrosis. Liver inflammation is hepatitis. Fibrosis is fibrosis.
Is cirrhosis liver failure?
Yes, cirrhosis is the last stage of liver failure (after "fibrosis").
How do you know how bad cirrhosis of liver is?
Cirrhosis is the final stage of liver disease (before death). There is only one level of cirrhosis, which is "bad", since cirrhosis is progressive and non-reverisble. The stage before cirrhosis is called "fibrosis", which you could classify is "not as bad".
What are the disease of the liver?
the four stages of liver disease are: 1.) Inflammation 2.) Fibrosis 3.) Cirrhosis 4.) and well cancer...
What can liver and spleen scans detect?
Cirrhosis and splenomegaly due to abscess or tumor
What is the medical term meaning Condition in which the liver tissue is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue?
Scar tissue that forms in the liver is called cirrhosis. Technically cirrhosis is not a "disease"; it is a stage of liver malfunction. In fact, it is the final stage after fibrosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is most often caused by alcoholism, but can be caused by other diseases as well.
What is Septal Fibrosis Is it dangerous Is it curable?
It means that the liver structure is scarred and has fiber like substances in it. It is the final stage before cirrhosis of the liver happens and can be dangerous if cirrhosis happens. The only treatment is to avoid alcohol and medications because they damage the liver.
How many people die due to liver disease?
During the most recent year for which statistics are available, 14,003 people in the U.S. died of both fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver. that is 47 deaths perone million people. The number who died from cirrhosis is not known.
Can artichokes heal cirrhosis?
Once a liver has developed cirrhosis, there is no way to reverse the damage. The only "cure" for cirrhosis is liver transplant.
Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
What is the cause of a small liver?
Cirrhosis and nodular cirrhosis can cause a small liver. Cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, or something else.
What is an organ that may develop cirrhosis?
The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.
