Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome

What is Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome?

Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome is the blockage of the very small (microscopic) veins in the liver. What is the Pathology of Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome? The pathology of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome is the ingestion…
Hepatic Vein Thrombosis

What is Hepatic Vein Thrombosis?

Hepatic vein thrombosis is an obstruction in the hepatic veins of the liver.  What is the Pathology of Hepatic Vein Thrombosis? The pathology of hepatic vein thrombosis is: -Etiology: The cause of hepatic vein thrombosis is blood clot/thrombosis. -Genes involved:…
Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

What is Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction?

Hepatic venous outflow obstruction is the condition where there is partial or complete obstruction of the hepatic veins.  Examples of hepatic venous outflow obstruction include:  Hepatic vein thrombosisSinusoidal obstruction syndrome
Circulatory Disorders of the Liver

What are Circulatory Disorders of the Liver?

Circulatory disorders of the liver are the disorders with obstruction to hepatic vascular inflow, obstruction to blood flow through the liver, and obstruction to hepatic vascular outflow. Circulatory disorders of the liver include: Hepatic venous outflow obstructionImpaired blood flow into…
Fibropolycystic Disease

What is Fibropolycystic Disease?

Fibropolycystic disease is the collective term for a group of congenital liver and biliary abnormalities resulting from abnormal development of the ductal plates. What is the Pathology of Fibropolycystic Disease? The pathology of fibropolycystic disease is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Choledochal cysts

What are Choledochal Cysts?

Choledochal cysts are rare congenital dilations that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine for digestion. What is the Pathology of Choledochal Cysts? The pathology of choledochal cysts is: -Etiology: The cause of choledochal cysts is the abnormal…
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

What is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a disease of bile ducts. What is the Pathology of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis? The pathology of primary sclerosing cholangitis is: -Etiology: The cause of primary sclerosing cholangitis is unknown. -Genes involved: None. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of…
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

What is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis?

Primary biliary cirrhosis is autoimmune in nature, that leads to progressive cholestasis and often end-stage liver disease. What is the Pathology of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis? The pathology of primary biliary cirrhosis is: -Etiology: The cause of primary biliary cirrhosis is…
Autoimmune Cholangiopathies

What are Autoimmune Cholangiopathies?

Autoimmune cholangiopathies are those with the overlapping features of primary biliary cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis Examples of autoimmune cholangiopathies include: Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)