Hepatology Collection

Liver tissue cirrhosis, light micrograph
Liver cirrhosis. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue showing cirrhosis. This is a condition where the liver responds to the injury or death of some of its cells by producing

Cirrhosis of the liver, light micrograph
Cirrhosis of the liver. Light micrograph of a section through liver tissue affected by cirrhosis, showing a cluster of hepatocyte cells (orange)

Metastatic cancer, artwork
Metastatic cancer. Computer artwork of a section through a persons upper body and head, showing a primary cancer in the right liver (lower left) that has spread (metastasised)

Liver anatomy, artwork C016 / 7001
Liver anatomy. Artwork of a frontal view of the liver, dissected to show some of its internal anatomy. The liver, subdivided into lobes, is the largest gland in the human body

Liver cancer cells, SEM
Liver cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells, showing the numerous filopodia (hair-like) covering their surface

Malaria infection cycle, artwork. Life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria, which can cause coma and death. At upper left, a female Anopheles mosquito bites and infects a person

Friedrich von Frerichs, German optician C018 / 7108
Friedrich von Frerichs (1819-1885). 1889 engraving of the German ophthalmologist and pathologist Friedrich Theodor von Frerichs

Liver cancer cell, SEM
Liver cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell, showing the numerous filopodia (hair-like) covering its surface

Dividing liver cancer cell, SEM
Dividing liver cancer cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell undergoing mitosis (nuclear division)

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2870
Gallstones. Artwork of the gallbladder (yellow), ducts, and surrounding organs in a case of gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2867
Gallstones. Artwork of a close-up of the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs (liver, top; stomach, right; and intestines, bottom) in a case of gallstones

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2864
Gallstones. Artwork showing the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs in a person with gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2869
Gallstones. Artwork of the gallbladder (yellow), ducts, and surrounding organs in a case of gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2868
Gallstones. Artwork of a close-up of the gallbladder (yellow), ducts, and surrounding organs (liver, top; stomach, right; and intestines, bottom) in a case of gallstones

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2865
Gallstones. Artwork of a close-up of the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs (liver, top; stomach, right; and intestines, bottom) in a case of gallstones

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2863
Gallstones. Artwork showing the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs in a woman with gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2862
Gallstones. Artwork showing the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs in a woman with gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Gallstones, artwork C016 / 2860
Gallstones. Artwork showing the gallbladder (yellow) and surrounding organs in a woman with gallstones. The gallbladder stores bile

Liver tuberculosis, light micrograph
Liver tuberculosis. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the liver of a patient with miliary tuberculosis (TB). A tubercle, a nodular lesion of infected dead tissue, is seen at left

Chronic liver disease, CT scan
Chronic liver disease. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of an axial section through the abdominopelvic region of a 58-year-old patient with a history of hepatitis C

Healthy liver, CT scan
Healthy live. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of section through the abdomen of a healthy 42-year-old, showing their liver (upper left and centre)

Liver, artwork. The liver is the largest gland in the human body and the largest internal organ. It plays a vital role in metabolism, storing nutrients in forms such as glycogen

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Hepatology: Exploring the Complexities of Liver Health and Disease The liver, a vital organ responsible for numerous essential functions in our body, can face various challenges that affect its health. One such condition is liver tissue cirrhosis, which can be observed through a light micrograph. This image showcases the structural changes within the liver caused by chronic damage and scarring. Intriguingly, another aspect involves studying dividing liver cancer cells under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These detailed images provide valuable insights into the cellular processes associated with this devastating disease. The SEM captures the intricate division of liver cancer cells, highlighting their abnormal growth patterns. Metastatic cancer is yet another area explored within hepatology. Through captivating artwork representations, we gain an understanding of how cancerous cells spread from their primary site to infiltrate other parts of the body. These illustrations depict both the complexity and urgency surrounding metastatic liver cancer research. Delving deeper into liver anatomy, artistic renditions offer a comprehensive view of this remarkable organ's structure and function. Artwork like C016 / 7001 provides an educational glimpse into different lobes and vessels that make up our complex hepatic system. Returning to SEM imagery, we witness further exploration into liver cancer cells' characteristics. Multiple high-resolution scans reveal distinct features specific to these malignant cells – irregular shapes, abnormal sizes – all contributing to better identification and understanding for researchers working tirelessly towards effective treatments. As hepatologists continue their pursuit in unraveling mysteries surrounding diseases like cirrhosis or developing innovative therapies for combating metastatic cancers affecting the liver; these captivating visuals serve as reminders of both challenges faced and progress achieved in this critical field.