The liver is a large internal organ that is under your right ribs just beneath your right lung. It has two lobes (sections). The liver is made up mainly of cells called hepatocytes. It also has other ...

What Is an Inflamed Liver? Inflammation is the body's way to heal an injury or damaged cells. In the liver, this injury can be caused by many things, including an infection, toxins, or the buildup ...

Figure 1. Shows the structural organization of the liver at different scales. The two lobes of the liver consist of hexagonal units known as lobules, these consist of a central vein surrounded by ...

Cirrhosis is a condition in which scar tissue gradually replaces your healthy liver cells. It usually happens over a long period, often due to hepatitis, alcohol use disorder, or metabolic ...

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Elevated liver enzymes can occur for many reasons. Most often, elevated liver enzymes are temporary and resolve on their own without treatment. Occasionally, elevated liver enzymes require additional ...

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The liver, located in the upper right side of the abdomen, is the body’s largest organ and one of the most important. The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting ...

These updated guidelines on the management of abnormal liver blood tests have been commissioned by the Clinical Services and Standards Committee (CSSC) of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) ...