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Liver fattening, CT scan
Liver fattening, CT scan
Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan
Liver with disproportional fattening, CT scan
Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis of the liver

Liver disease

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The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease.

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Review Date: 7/16/2004
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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