Ursodiol (By mouth) ur-soe-DYE-ol Dissolves gallstones when they cannot be removed by surgery. Also treats primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a liver disorder.…
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Wilson Disease An inherited disorder in which too much copper builds up in the liver and is slowly released into other parts…
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Liver Cells (Hepatocytes) The major cells in the liver, responsible for its function. Related terms: Hepatic parenchymal cell, Hepatocytus, Hepatocytic See also:…
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Gallbladder Cancer: Tests Cancer that forms in tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects…
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Gallbladder Cancer: Treatments Cancer that forms in tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects…
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Gallbladder Cancer: Symptoms
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Gallbladder Cancer: Symptoms Cancer that forms in tissues of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects…
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) A method of breaking up stones, gallstones, and pancreatic and that uses a specialized tool and shock…
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the , duct, , duodenal , and .…