Biliary cirrhosis
| Biliary cirrhosis | |
|---|---|
| Term | Biliary cirrhosis |
| Short definition | Biliary cirrhosis - (pronounced) (BIH-lee-AYR-ee seh-ROH-sis) type of chronic liver disease in which the tubes that carry bile (fluid that helps digest fat) from the liver become damaged or blocked over time. This can cause bile and toxic substances to build up in the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Biliary cirrhosis - (pronounced) (BIH-lee-AYR-ee seh-ROH-sis) type of chronic liver disease in which the tubes that carry bile (fluid that helps digest fat) from the liver become damaged or blocked over time. This can cause bile and toxic substances to build up in the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure. It can also increase the risk of liver cancer. Biliary cirrhosis can be caused by gallstones, injuries to the bile ducts, autoimmune disorders, and certain other conditions
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biliary cirrhosis
- Wikipedia's article - Biliary cirrhosis
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