الفهرس 
NORMAL GROSS ANATOMY OF LIVEROnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Chronic liver disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries. CLD is commonly caused by viral hepatitis and alcohol abuse. · The initial stages of CLD are usually asymptomatic such as steatosis or hepatitis. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, resulting in liver cell damage and destruction. It is caused by several types of hepatitis viruses, or by other factors, e.g., alcohol. Moreover the natural evolution of the disease may lead to cirrhosis or even hepatocellular carcinomas, which are more severepathological conditions, with high morbidity and mortality. · Ultrasound cannot be used as a specific diagnostic tool for chronic viral hepatitis but should be stressed in screening and follow up of patients with chronic hepatitis.