Dr. Benjamin Samstein, MD

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How is hepatitis C (HCV) treated?

Treatment for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has typically been treated with interferon and... Full Answer

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How is liver cancer diagnosed?

Blood tests may lead a physician to suspect liver cancer, which can then be diagnosed by CT,

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What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver over a period of time, which in turn impedes blood flow in... Full Answer

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How is hepatitis diagnosed?

Although the treatment for hepatitis B and hepatitis C is different, they are both diagnosed... Full Answer

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What is hepatitis C (HCV)?

Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and can be transmitted through blood

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How is hepatitis B treated?

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is treated with antiviral or immunomodulatory therapy. Currently... Full Answer

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What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and can be transmitted through blood contact.... Full Answer

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What is hepatitis?

Hepatitis literally means inflammation of the liver, and refers to a group of conditions that may... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of liver disease?

Each patient’s liver disease can develop differently. Some symptoms of deteriorating liver... Full Answer

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What is jaundice?

Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes. It occurs from a build up of more than... Full Answer

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What is Wilson's disease (WD)?

Wilson’s disease is a disorder of copper metabolism due to a gene mutation. It can lead to... Full Answer

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Are there alternative treatments for liver cancer?

The treatment for liver cancer depends on the spread of the cancer and if one has underlying liver... Full Answer

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How do I manage my non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on a daily basis?

Treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is primarily diet. There are... Full Answer

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How are neuroendocrine/carcinoid tumors diagnosed?

Carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors are usually diagnosed with a biopsy. An octreotide scan can... Full Answer

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Are liver cysts a cause for concern?

Liver cysts can be caused by different processes. Some are caused by serious infections, some have... Full Answer

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