The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It is also one of the most important ones. The biliary system consists of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas - all closely associated with the functioning of the liver.

Some liver, biliary, and pancreatic diseases are congenital (present at birth). Others can be prevented. In any case, whether these diseases are congenital, injury-related, viral-induced, or alcohol-induced, they can be devastating to a person's health and require medical care.

Use the following links for more detailed information.

• Diagnostic Procedures
  • Common Liver Function Tests
• Statistics
• The Liver
  • The Liver: Anatomy and Functions
  • Common Liver Function Tests
  • Disorders of the Liver
    • Common Characteristics of Liver Disease
    • Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
    • Chronic Liver Disease / Cirrhosis
    • Congenital Defects
    • Hepatitis
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Tumors
    • Other Liver Disorders
• The Biliary System
  • The Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
  • Disorders of the Biliary System
    • Biliary Cirrhosis / Biliary Duct Cancer
    • Cholangitis
    • Cholecystitis
    • Gallstones
• The Pancreas
  • The Pancreas: Anatomy and Functions
  • Disorders of the Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreatitis
    • Pseudocysts of the Pancreas