Liver Disorders

There are many types of liver disease, which can be caused by infections, inherited conditions, obesity and misuse of alcohol. Over time, liver disease may lead to scarring and more serious complications. Early treatment can help heal the damage and prevent liver failure.
 

Types of Liver Disorders

Liver Abscess

Liver Abscess is defined as a pus-filled mass in the liver that can develop from injury to the liver or from an intra-abdominal infection disseminated from the portal vein. The majority of these abscesses are categorized as pyogenic or amoebic, although a minority are caused by parasites and fungi.

Hydatid Disease

Hydatid disease, or cystic echinococcosis, is a parasitic infection caused by a tapeworm. It can cause cysts to grow in your liver and other organs. The infection is common in rural, underdeveloped areas where people raise livestock. Hydatid disease is rare in North America.

Liver Cancer

Cancer that starts in the liver is called primary liver cancer. The most common type of primary liver cancer in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This type of liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

Liver Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by long-term liver damage. The scar tissue prevents the liver working properly. Cirrhosis is sometimes called end-stage liver disease because it happens after other stages of damage from conditions that affect the liver, such as hepatitis.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Hepatitis can be an acute (short-term) infection or a chronic (long-term) infection.