This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract The endocrine system comprises ...

A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly ...

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol. 43, No. 3 (September 2012), pp. 522-529 (8 pages) Abdominal ultrasonography was performed in six adult captive caracals (Caracal caracal) to describe the ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the thin tissue lining the abdomen.Symptoms often appear late and can include abdominal pain, ...

Due to the location of the liver, those with the disease could feel a “dull or aching pain” in the top right of the tummy - over the lower right side of the ribs. As there are often no signs of fatty ...

If you already have a liver condition such as cirrhosis, tell your doctor if you have any new or worsening symptoms. Symptoms of liver cancer are often quite vague and vary depending on where the ...