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The Challenges of Liver Transplantation

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A Liver.. and a Life: A Transplant Recipient's Story

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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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Reviewer Info: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/28/2006

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·As a Disease/Condition

Liver Disorders

·As a Complication

Biliary Obstruction

·As a Cause

Factor II Deficiency

Factor VII Deficiency

Factor X Deficiency

Hepatic Encephalopathy

·As a Risk Factor

Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)

Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Intracranial Hemorrhages

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

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