Notes on Infantile Cirrhosis of the Liver

Notes and Observations on 'Infantile Biliary Cirrhosis'

cases and the detailed notes collected from various sources, it is my idea to present in a connected form the important points associated with the disease. Infantile biliary cirrhosis, infantile cirrhosis of the liver, or infantile liver, is a definite disease entity of infants characterized by an insidious onset, a rather slow course, enlargement of the liver and spleen, jaundice, late ascites...

Treatment of Infantile Cirrhosis of the Liver

Endocrine-Manifestations of Cirrhosis and Liver Disease

The liver is involved in the synthesis and metabolism of many kinds of hormones, various abnormalities hormone levels are found in advanced liver disease. For example the liver is, extremely sensitive to changes in insulin or glucagon levels. The liver is the primary organ of iron storage is frequently involved, diabetes is common in patients with iron overload and may be seen in cirrhosis. Chr...

Infantile Cirrhosis of the Liver

Indian Childhood Cirrhosis - A Forgotten Entity.

Historical background and past knowledge: The infantile and childhood variety of Cirrhosis was first described by Sen from Bengal in 1887 [3]. Earlier, it was known by the name ‘infantile cirrhosis’ or ‘infantile biliary cirrhosis’, based on a few clinicopathological accounts of the disease. In 1950s, the disease gained public health importance on account of its high prevalence, unique clinical...

The Effect of Simultaneous Oral Consumption of Camel Milk and Urine on Cirrhosis Liver Model Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Male Rats

Background and Objectives: Special features of camel urine and milk have caused their wide consumption in Islamic and traditional medicine as an anti-microbial, antioxidant, and liver protective substance. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of camel urine and milk in carbon tetrachloride (CCL4) induced cirrhosis.   Methods: Twenty-four male rats were randomly divided into 6...