Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is scarred due to liver disease. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Liver Cancer
A type of cancer that starts in the liver and can cause stomach pain and swelling and jaundice.
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Liver Transplant
A liver transplant is a procedure that replaces a patient's failing liver with a healthy one. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that primarily affect the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Alcohol-related Liver Disease
Alcohol-related liver disease is liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits inside of the body, within organs such as the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Wilson Disease
For people with Wilson disease, the body is unable to properly metabolize copper and it builds up to dangerous levels.
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Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can be chronic, in which case it develops slowly over time, or acute, when it develops suddenly and lasts a short time.
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Living Donor Organ Transplantation
In living organ donation, a living person donates an organ, which is then transplanted into someone who needs it. Learn more about this procedure.
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HELLP Syndrome
A rare, life-threatening condition that can affect pregnant women and usually resolves shortly after delivery.