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Liver infarction: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[What causes a liver infarction?
The main cause of liver infarction is the occlusion of the hepatic artery.
Symptoms of a liver infarction
Most liver infarctions occur asymptomatically and are not diagnosed on time. Some patients experience pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, nausea and vomiting. There may be jaundice and transient increases in the level of aminotransferases to high values.
Where does it hurt?
What do need to examine?
How to examine?
Treatment of a liver infarction
Treatment of a liver infarction directly depends on the cause that caused it.