Idiopathic biliary ductopenia in adults without symptoms of liver disease

Article Abstract:

Some cases of biliary ductopenia appear to be relatively benign. This condition is caused by a reduction in the number of bile ducts in the liver and it often causes cirrhosis. In a study of 24 patients with biliary ductopenia, all had no symptoms of liver disease except elevated liver enzymes. All had been diagnosed by liver biopsy. In three patients, a second biopsy 3 to 9 years later showed that the disease had not progressed. Five patients were treated with ursodiol, four of which had all liver functions return to normal.

Development and progression, Liver diseases, Biliary tract diseases

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Mesenteric venous thrombosis

Article Abstract:

The causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mesenteric venous thrombosis are reviewed. This condition occurs when a blood clot forms in the blood vessels that supply blood to the small intestine.

Analysis, Intestines, Blood vessels, Thrombosis

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