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… Condition Basics What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for … tests, such as an abdominal ultrasound , a CT scan , or an MRI . Testing can help the doctor …
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… Overview The kidneys and liver are essential for cleaning your blood, … down the foods you eat. If you have kidney or liver problems, changing your diet can help … chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Kidney Chronic kidney disease …
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… Surgery Overview Liver resection is surgery to remove a piece of the liver. Up to one-half of your liver can be removed if the rest of it is …
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… The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If … have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if you do not have … cirrhosis. But most people who have HBV and liver cancer also have cirrhosis. Receiving …
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… Topic Overview A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test measures the blood … of total protein , albumin , bilirubin , and liver enzymes . High or low levels may mean …
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… of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites … of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites …
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… group of lymph nodes, or an organ such as the spleen. It can be slow-growing or … tests, or have imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI. How is NHL treated? Treatment for … to almost any part of the body, including the liver, bone marrow, and spleen. NHL may be …
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… condition in which scarring damages the liver. This scar tissue prevents the liver … imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or a CT scan . To confirm that you have cirrhosis, the … abdomen. MRI scan of the abdomen. Liver and spleen scan. Learn more Abdominal Ultrasound …
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… Disease Anthrax Appendicitis Ascites and Liver Disease Asthma and GERD Basic Metabolic … Test Colonoscopy Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Digital Rectal Examination … Test Laparoscopy Lipase Blood Test Liver and Spleen Scan Liver Function Tests Magnetic …
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… in the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. CLL is also called chronic … swollen lymph nodes or an enlarged spleen or liver. You'll have tests, which may include: … blood count. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan. Tissue tests, such as a bone marrow …
