Secondary biliary cirrhosis is a liver disease caused by prolonged obstruction of the bile ducts, leading to progressive liver damage and fibrosis. It results from conditions like gallstones, tumors, or strictures that block bile flow, causing bile to accumulate and damage liver cells over time.

Secondary Biliary Cirrhosis

Liver disease encompasses a range of conditions affecting the liver, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, often caused by factors like viral infections, alcohol abuse, and obesity. Early detection and lifestyle changes are crucial for management and prevention, as liver damage can be irreversible and lead to life-threatening complications.

Liver Disease

Bile ducts are a series of thin tubes that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, playing a crucial role in the digestion of fats. Disorders of the bile ducts, such as blockages or inflammation, can lead to serious conditions like cholangitis or biliary cirrhosis, requiring timely medical intervention.

Bile Ducts

Progressive liver damage

Liver fibrosis is the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, including collagen, that occurs in most types of chronic liver diseases. It results from a wound-healing response to chronic liver injury and can progress to cirrhosis if left untreated.

Liver Fibrosis

Gallstones are hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, and can lead to severe pain or complications if they obstruct bile ducts. Treatment options vary from dietary modifications to surgical removal of the gallbladder, depending on the size and symptoms caused by the stones.

Gallstones

Tumors are abnormal growths of tissue that can be benign or malignant, with the potential to invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Understanding the nature of tumors is crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer and other related diseases.

Tumors

Strictures are like rules or limits that tell us what we can or can't do. They help keep things safe and fair for everyone, just like how we have to follow rules when we play games or cross the street.

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