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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: 7/27/2008
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, CRNP, private practice, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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