Tag: liver health

  • Icterus (Chronic Familial)

    Icterus (Chronic Familial) Definition and Description of Icterus (Chronic Familial) Icterus, more commonly known as jaundice, represents a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Chronic Familial Icterus refers to a genetically inherited condition that leads to persistent jaundice due to the body’s…

  • Hepatitis

    Hepatitis B Definition and Description of Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver, causing inflammation and leading to both acute and chronic diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Hepatitis B is one of the major global health challenges, with an estimated 296 million people living with the infection…

  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Hepatocellular Carcinoma Definition and Description of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and accounts for approximately 75% of all primary liver cancer cases. It typically arises from the hepatocytes, which are the main functional cells in the liver. HCC is characterized by the proliferation of malignant cells, often…

  • Guenther Porphyria

    Guenther Porphyria Definition and Description of Guenther Porphyria Guenther Porphyria, also known as Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP), is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce heme, a vital component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. This condition leads to the accumulation of protoporphyrin in the skin and liver, causing various symptoms. Individuals…

  • Gilbert Syndrome

    Gilbert Syndrome Definition and Description of Gilbert Syndrome Gilbert Syndrome is a common inherited condition that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin, a substance produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. This results in elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin in the blood, often leading to a mild jaundice, most noticeable in the eyes…

  • Gilbert’s Disease

    Gilbert’s Disease Gilbert’s Disease Definition and Description of Gilbert’s Disease Gilbert’s Disease, also known as Gilbert’s syndrome, is a common and usually harmless liver disorder. It is characterized by a mild increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood, a substance that is produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. Medically, Gilbert’s Disease…

  • Fibrosing Cholangitis

    Fibrosing Cholangitis Definition and Description of Fibrosing Cholangitis Fibrosing Cholangitis, often referred to as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the bile ducts within and outside the liver. This condition is characterized by inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of these ducts, which leads to bile flow obstruction. The etiology of PSC…

  • Familial Jaundice

    Familial Jaundice Definition and Description of Familial Jaundice Familial jaundice, also known as hereditary jaundice, is a medical condition characterized by an increase in bilirubin levels in the blood, resulting in yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (sclera). This condition is often a result of genetic factors that affect bilirubin metabolism…

  • EHBA

    EHBA Definition and Description of EHBA EHBA, or Extrahepatic Bile Duct Atresia, is a congenital condition characterized by the obstruction or absence of the bile ducts outside the liver. This condition prevents bile from being drained from the liver into the intestine, leading to bile accumulation and subsequent liver damage. EHBA is primarily diagnosed in…

  • Chiari-Budd Syndrome

    Chiari-Budd Syndrome Definition and Description of Chiari-Budd Syndrome Chiari-Budd Syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by a combination of Chiari malformation, which involves abnormalities of the cerebellum, and Budd-Chiari syndrome, a blockage of the hepatic veins that leads to liver problems. This syndrome primarily affects the central nervous system and the liver, causing a…