Chopped liver was a holiday staple in my house growing up, a beloved spread enjoyed on occasions both religious and secular. I alone in my family found it utterly repulsive. The drab beige color ...

The liver is the only internal organ that can regenerate itself. Remarkably, even if 70 percent of the liver is removed, its tissue can regrow into a full-sized organ within a matter of months. By ...

In this review the surgery of colorectal liver metastases is discussed. It has long been known that liver surgery can cure metastatic colorectal cancer although in only a small proportion of the ...

The liver is one of the largest solid organs of the body. It is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. Most of the organ lies under cover of the rib cage. It is not just the liver’s size but ...

Having polycystic ovary syndrome puts you at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease. Lifestyle strategies and prescription medication can decrease your risk. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is ...

On this World Liver Day, let us make people aware that the liver is the only organ in the body that can regrow after a part of it has been removed. In a liver transplant surgery, a diseased liver is ...

A liver scan describes a specialized imaging test that examines the liver to help identify certain conditions, assess liver function, and monitor treatment progress. The liver is the largest solid ...

In this illustration, a mass (depicted as jagged) is shown on a kidney (Level I, at left). The tumor extends up the inferior vena cava vein (blue) to the liver (Level III) and approaches the heart ...

Liver function tests are blood tests that measure substances that the liver produces. Doctors can use these results to evaluate the health of a person’s liver. Abnormal results can indicate liver ...

Partial liver donation through the living liver donor program at BIDMC in Boston, MA, can help a loved one in need, and perhaps save their life.