Infectious Disorders of the Liver

What are Infectious Disorders of the Liver?

Infectious disorders of the liver are the disorders caused by microbial pathogens on the liver. Infectious disorders of the liver include:  Viral hepatitisBacterial liver infectionsHelminthic liver infectionsParasitic liver infections
Portal Hypertension

What is Portal Hypertension?

Portal hypertension is elevated pressure in the portal venous system. What is the Pathology of Portal Hypertension? The pathology of portal hypertension is: -Etiology: The cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis. -Genes involved: None. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that…
Cirrhosis

What is Cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a condition where the liver is severely scarred and permanently damaged. What is the Pathology of Cirrhosis? The pathology of cirrhosis is: -Etiology: There are multiple cause of cirrhosis which include chronic alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, diabetes, obesity,…
Chronic Liver Failure

What is Chronic Liver Failure?

Chronic liver failure is the loss of liver function due to cirrhosis. What is the Pathology of Chronic Liver Failure? The pathology of chronic liver failure is: -Etiology: The cause of chronic liver failure is cirrhosis hepatitis A, hepatitis B,…
Acute on Chronic Liver Failure

What is Acute on Chronic Liver Failure?

Acute on chronic liver failure is worsening of clinical conditions in patients with cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. What is the Pathology of Acute on Chronic Liver Failure? The pathology of acute on chronic liver failure is: -Etiology: The cause…
Acute Liver Failure

What is Acute Liver Failure?

Acute liver failure is the loss of liver function in weeks or days. What is the Pathology of Acute Liver Failure? The pathology of acute liver failure is: -Etiology: The cause of acute liver failure may be acetaminophen overdose, nonacetaminophen…
Liver Failure

What is Liver Failure?

Liver failure is the loss of liver function Examples of liver failure include:  Acute liver failureAcute on chronic liver failureChronic liver failure is the loss of liver function due to cirrhosis
Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis

What is Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis?

Urothelial carcinoma of the renal pelvis is a tumor originating from the urothelium of the renal pelvis, ranging from benign papillomas to invasive urothelial carcinomas. What is the Pathology of Urothelial Carcinoma of the Renal Pelvis? The pathology of urothelial…
Renal Cell Carcinoma

What is Renal Cell Carcinoma?

Renal cell carcinoma is a carcinoma derivative of the renal tubular epithelium located predominantly in the cortex and has the capability to invade the surrounding structures. What is the Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma? The pathology of renal cell carcinoma…