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Is cirrhosis liver failure?
Yes, cirrhosis is the last stage of liver failure (after "fibrosis").
What is the medical term meaning liver inflammation and fibrosis?
The medical term for liver inflammation and fibrosis is "hepatitis." This condition can lead to scarring of the liver, known as fibrosis, and if left untreated, can progress to cirrhosis, where the liver becomes severely scarred and may eventually fail.
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 disease puts dry spots on a liver?
A disease that can cause dry spots on the liver is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Over time, cirrhosis can lead to loss of liver function and the development of dry, scarred areas on the liver.
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 cells does cirrhosis affect?
Cirrhosis primarily affects hepatocytes, which are the liver cells responsible for important functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production. It can also affect other cell types in the liver, such as Kupffer cells (resident macrophages) and stellate cells (which play a role in liver fibrosis).
What is Cirrhosis of the skin?
Cirrhosis is a condition that primarily affects the liver, not the skin. It is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The term "cirrhosis of the skin" is not a recognized medical condition. If there is a specific skin condition you are referring to, please provide more information for a more accurate explanation.
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.
What diseases can a liver biopsy detect?
A liver biopsy can detect a variety of liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver diseases, and liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma. The biopsy provides important information about the extent of liver damage, the presence of inflammation, and the overall health of the liver tissue.
Can chemotherapy or radiation cause cirrhosis of the liver?
Chemotherapy and radiation can potentially lead to liver damage, but they do not directly cause cirrhosis. Some chemotherapy drugs can induce liver toxicity, leading to inflammation or fibrosis over time, while radiation therapy targeting the liver may also result in radiation-induced liver disease. However, cirrhosis is typically a result of chronic liver conditions such as viral hepatitis or alcohol abuse rather than cancer treatments. Regular monitoring of liver function during and after treatment is important to identify any complications early.
