KEY FACTS Terminology Benign tumor composed of dilated vascular channels lined by single layer of endothelial cells and supported by thin, fibrous stroma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Cystic dilatation of obstructed periductal glands of bile ducts Retention cyst of peribiliary gland You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Typically refers to hepatic Candida abscesses in immunocompromised patients You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Infection of humans caused by larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Localized pus collection in liver due to Entamoeba histolytica with destruction of hepatic parenchyma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Localized collection of pus in liver due to bacterial infectious process with destruction of hepatic parenchyma and stroma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Encapsulated collection of bile outside biliary tree You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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KEY FACTS Terminology Benign malformations of biliary tract Synonyms: von Meyenburg complex, bile duct hamartoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Benign, congenital or developmental, fluid-filled space with wall derived from biliary endothelium You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Hepatic venous outflow obstruction due to occlusion of terminal hepatic venules and sinusoids Synonym: Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Accumulation of triglycerides within hepatocytes You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Common end response of liver to variety of insults, injuries, regeneration, and progressive fibrosis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Inflammation of liver due to viral infection or toxic agents You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
GROSS ANATOMY Overview Liver: Largest gland and largest internal organ (average weight: 1,500 g) Functions – Processes all nutrients (except fats) absorbed from gastrointestinal (GI) tract; conveyed via portal vein – Stores glycogen, secretes bile Relations – Anterior and superior surfaces smooth and convex – Posterior and inferior surfaces indented by colon, stomach, right kidney, duodenum, inferior vena cava (IVC), and gallbladder Covered by peritoneum except…
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