Difference between revisions of "Liver Regeneration"

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**can reconstitute itself to its former mass in a few weeks
 
**can reconstitute itself to its former mass in a few weeks
 
**may not be its original shape
 
**may not be its original shape
NB: larger areas of necrosis or continual bouts of necrosis are accompanied by [[Liver Fibrosis|fibrosis]] and [[Billiary Hyperplasia|biliary hyperplasia]]
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NB: larger areas of necrosis or continual bouts of necrosis are accompanied by [[Liver Fibrosis|fibrosis]] and [[Biliary Hyperplasia|biliary hyperplasia]]
 
[[Category:Liver_-_General_Pathology]]
 
[[Category:Liver_-_General_Pathology]]
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Latest revision as of 20:50, 28 June 2010

  • occurs quite readily when damaged
  • approximately 70% of the liver can be removed surgically without danger to life
    • can reconstitute itself to its former mass in a few weeks
    • may not be its original shape

NB: larger areas of necrosis or continual bouts of necrosis are accompanied by fibrosis and biliary hyperplasia