Synonyms in a broader sense English: alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency Laurell-Eriksson syndrome Alpha-1-protease inhibitor deficiency Introduction Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is, as the name suggests, the absence of the protein alpha-1-antitrypsin, which is produced in the lungs and liver. It is therefore a metabolic disorder. This disease is inherited autosomal recessively. It occurs with a frequency of 1:1000 to … Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Diagnosis The diagnosis of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is based on a blood sample and laboratory tests. The blood of the patient is examined for its individual components (here especially for the protein composition). An almost complete absence of alpha-1 proteins is detected. Elevated liver enzymes can also be detected in the blood. Ultrasound shows an enlarged … Diagnosis | Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Prophylaxis There is no real prophylaxis, since the disease is inherited. Those affected should not smoke, as it makes it more difficult and puts even more strain on the lungs. Alcohol should also be avoided due to the strain on the liver. Is alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency hereditary? Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is inherited. The corresponding gene sequence of … Prophylaxis | Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
The therapy of liver cirrhosis depends on the causative disease of the liver. Alcoholism and hepatitis are the most common causes of liver cirrhosis in our latitudes. Hepatitis is a viral disease of the liver, which leads to a permanent infection of the tissue. The aim of therapy here is to reduce the viral load, … Liver cirrhosis therapy
The liver is one of many vital human organs. Its tasks include many important metabolic functions as well as the detoxification of the body. If it is incurably diseased, the transplantation of a healthy liver is often the only way to save the life of the diseased person. In liver transplantation, the diseased liver is … Liver Transplantation
What does a liver transplantation cost? The costs of a liver transplantation are paid by the health insurance company of the organ recipient. This includes the costs of the surgical procedure, as well as pre- and post-operative treatment. The costs of a transplant can be up to 200,000 euros. Indication – Factors that may make … What does a liver transplantation cost? | Liver Transplantation
Can a liver transplantation be performed on a baby? Some babies are born with a congenital malformation of the liver and bile ducts. Liver transplantation can be performed on babies. There is the possibility of a living donation and a foreign donation. In the case of a living donation, a piece of liver tissue from … Can a liver transplantation be performed on a baby? | Liver Transplantation
Prognosis After successful surgery, it must be waited to see whether the body accepts the donor organ or recognizes it as foreign and rejects it. The average length of stay in the acute facilities after a liver transplantation is about 1 month. In order to prevent rejection of the newly transplanted liver, an immunosuppressive therapy … Prognosis | Liver Transplantation
The liver is the central metabolic organ of the human body. Diseases of the liver therefore often have far-reaching consequences, as restrictions in liver function can affect the entire body. The “cardinal symptom” of liver diseases is jaundice (icterus), the yellowing of the skin. This occurs because the liver is no longer able to sufficiently … Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Structural diseases of the liver If an excessive fat storage in the liver tissue occurs, it is colloquially called fatty liver. This restructuring of the liver can also lead to inflammation, which is then referred to as steatohepatitis. The most common cause of fatty liver is excessive alcohol consumption, which is why an alcoholic fatty … Structural diseases of the liver | Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Gall bladder diseases Gallstones are deposits of certain components of bile in the gall bladder or bile ducts. In the majority of cases (approx. 90%) they are cholesterol stones. Cholesterol is excreted with the bile, but if the concentration of cholesterol in the blood is too high, the bile acid can no longer bind it … Gall bladder diseases | Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Introduction Swelling of the liver is called hepatomegaly in medical jargon. Actually, it is more correct to speak of an enlargement of the liver than of a swelling of the liver. Such an enlargement is usually not painful and is therefore in most cases a chance diagnosis during a physical examination or an ultrasound examination … Swollen liver