Definition

The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease.

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Liver function tests
Amebic liver abscess
Autoimmune hepatitis
Biliary atresia
Cirrhosis
Coccidioidomycosis - dissem...
Delta agent (Hepatitis D)...
Drug-induced cholestasis...
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A

Review Date:7/28/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.