Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease

The pear-shaped gallbladder lies beneath the liver. It stores a green liquid called bile, which is produced by the liver to help the body digest fats and other substances. When we eat, bile is released from the gallbladder into the intestines. More

What is a liver cyst?

Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in the liver. They are usually noncancerous (benign) and generally don’t require treatment unless symptoms develop. Some people have a single cyst. Others may develop a condition called polycystic liver disease More

Understanding the Cirrhosis of the Liver

Cirrhosis is a slowly developing disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue by scar tissue.Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis are among the 14th leading causes of death in Hong Kong.The prevention is very important. More

Liver Cancer

Liver cancer was the third leading cause of cancer deaths in Hong Kong. Symptoms of liver cancer often do not show up until the later stages of the disease. Earlier cancer diagnosis is crucial to improve survival rates and the treatment. More

Fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver. There are two main types of the disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease. More