The most common disease affecting
the liver are:
the liver are:
1.
Hepatitis:
Damage to the liver cells
Hepatitis:
Damage to the liver cells
2.
Cirrhosis:
In this cases an increase in the fibrous tissue formation result in the
shrinkage of the liver and a decrease in hepatocellular function
Cirrhosis:
In this cases an increase in the fibrous tissue formation result in the
shrinkage of the liver and a decrease in hepatocellular function
3.
Tumors:
most frequently are secondary metastases from cancer of the large bowel,
stomach and the brunches
Tumors:
most frequently are secondary metastases from cancer of the large bowel,
stomach and the brunches
4.
Obstruction
of the bile flow: this is due to pathological diseases or presence of stones
(Mezer, 2006).
Obstruction
of the bile flow: this is due to pathological diseases or presence of stones
(Mezer, 2006).