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If a liver tumor ruptures do you hemorrhage or bleed internally?
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∙ 15y ago
It is rare to bleed, but it is possible. The rupture will most likely hemorrhage.
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∙ 15y ago
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Can your liver bleed?
Yes. your liver uses blood like any other organ, so it can bleed from cuts or ruptures.
What is the largest organ in a human being?
the skin. however, internally, the liver is the largest organ.
Does your liver bleed when you drink vodka?
No. But don't drink too much or it will!
What is haemorrage?
Hemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. The patient may have an internal hemorrhage that is invisible or an external hemorrhage that is visible on the outside of the body. Bleeding into the spleen or liver is internal hemorrhage. Bleeding from a cut on the face is an external hemorrhage. The term "hemorrhagic" comes from the Greek "haima," blood + rhegnumai," to break forth = a free and forceful escape of blood.
What is a burst blood vessel in the liver?
Potentially, a huge problem. But I guess you'd prefer the term for it, which is covered by the generic term Hemorrhage.
What can malaria also develop into?
Liver failure and kidney failure Destruction of blood cells (hemolytic anemia) Meningitis Rupture of the spleen and subsequent massive hemorrhage
What is the rationale for the right side position after liver biopsy?
The liver is a very vascular organ, and very prone to bleeding after any injury, including biopsy. Lying on the right side is a simple way to place pressure on the liver and biopsy site, and reduce the risk of post op bleeding and hemorrhage.
What is the body's largest organ?
Skin is the largest human organ that you can see, however, internally, the liver is the largest human organ
What substance causes eyes nose ears and mouth to bleed upon death?
There is one that can cause the eyes, nose, ears and mouth to bleed with dying. The only thing that can cause this is liver failure.
Does low density lipoproteins carry cholesterol?
Yes, low denstity lipoproteins, or LDL, transport endogenous (internally produced) cholesterol from the liver to the tissues.
What abdominal organ would attribute to a severe cerebral hemorrhage?
The liver contributes this disorder because it manufactures blood proteins such as fibrinogen and prothrombin which are necessary for the blood slotting. The liver also removes worn-out red blood cells from circulation and recycles the iron content.
What has the author Reginald Heber Fitz written?
Reginald Heber Fitz has written: 'Diseases of the liver, pancreas and suprarenal capsules' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Adrenal glands, Diseases, Liver, Pancreas 'Acute Pancreatitis: A Consideration of Pancreatic Hemorrhage, Hemorrhagic, Suppurative, and ..'
