Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver: A rare liver condition characterized by the development of nodules in the liver - the size and number of nodules is variable but they are often quite small. The nodules are not separated by fibrous tissue. The condition is generally asymptomatic in the early stages but its progressive nature and can lead to severe portal hypertension and its complications as well as liver failure. The disorder is often associated with particular conditions: rheumatic diseases, blood cancer and other cancers, kidney transplants, sarcoidosis and certain drugs (liver toxic drugs and azathiprine in particular). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver is available below.
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Prognosis for Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver: The prognosis is variable depending on the severity of the portal hypertension and whether the underlying condition is readily treatable. The prognosis for this condition tends to be better than for portal hypertension associated with liver cirrhosis.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver as a "rare disease".
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