What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune disease that damages the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. The damage is caused by immune cells that attack the bile duct cells and prevent them from working normally. PSC is frequently associated with a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (particularly ulcerative …
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. It starts from liver cells called hepatocytes. Unlike cancers that spread to the liver from other parts of the body, HCC begins in the liver itself. What are the symptoms of HCC? HCC can develop slowly and may not cause symptoms until it …
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What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a type of medical liver disease caused by scar formation in the liver. This type of scar tissue that develops in the liver is called fibrosis. Fibrosis is caused by damage that occurs in the liver over a long period of time. What are the symptoms of cirrhosis? People with cirrhosis …
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