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End Stage Liver Failure

End Stage Liver Failure: Introduction

The final stage of liver failure. Liver damage that can lead to liver failure may be caused by hepatitis B and C, alcohol, autoimmune liver diseases, cancer as well as other conditions. The liver is the largest gland in the body and it's functions include bile secretion, initial absorption of nutrients, detoxification and metabolism of fat carbohydrates and protein.

Symptoms of End Stage Liver Failure

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Medical Textbooks Online about End Stage Liver Failure

Medical Books Excerpts
  • JAUNDICE
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • JAUNDICE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Jaundice
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Jaundice
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Hepatomegaly
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Hepatomegaly
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Jaundice
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Jaundice
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Hepatomegaly
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Jaundice
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hepatomegaly
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Jaundice
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • JAUNDICE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Wrongly Diagnosed with End Stage Liver Failure?

Misdiagnosis and End Stage Liver Failure

Chronic liver disease often undiagnosed: One study reported that 50% of patients with a chronic liver disease remain undiagnosed by their primary physician. The reasons are multifactorial. Possible conditions include chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, hemochromatosis, or other types of liver condition. See introduction to liver disease or misdiagnosis of liver disease....read more »

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Causes of End Stage Liver Failure

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Treatments for End Stage Liver Failure

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Latest Treatments for End Stage Liver Failure

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