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This document provides an overview of various diseases and conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, specifically the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It discusses the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and management of each condition.<br /><br />One of the main conditions discussed is cirrhosis, which involves the replacement of liver tissue with fibrosis and scar tissue due to chronic injury. It is usually irreversible but can be potentially reversible if detected and treated early. Causes of cirrhosis include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-associated liver disease, hepatitis C and B, primary biliary cholangitis, and autoimmune hepatitis, among others.<br /><br />Other conditions covered include gastroesophageal varices, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, alcohol-associated liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis C and B, primary sclerosing cholangitis, gallstones, acute and chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer. The document provides information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for each of these conditions.<br /><br />For example, the document mentions that hepatocellular carcinoma is the fifth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. It discusses the increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with underlying liver disease, such as HBV infection or cirrhosis. It also mentions surveillance methods and management options for early and advanced stages of hepatocellular carcinoma.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a broad overview of diseases and conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, focusing on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It highlights the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and management methods for each condition.

Keywords

cirrhosis

fibrosis

gastroesophageal varices

hepatic encephalopathy

hepatocellular carcinoma

liver transplantation

pancreatic cancer

gallstones

acute pancreatitis

chronic pancreatitis