The liver plays an essential role in both protein biosynthesis and lipid metabolism. Therefore hepatic dysfunction can have adverse effects on both cellular and soluble components of blood. Liver involvement is witnessed in several hematological disorders, that results in abnormal liver function tests, abnormalities in liver imaging studies presenting with hepatic manifestations. This article provides you with an overview of some of the hematological conditions that arise due to hepatic dysfunction.
Hepatologists or general physicians occasionally encounter hepatic manifestations of various hematologic disorders in daily practice. Some hematologic disorders also mimic liver diseases. Further, in hematologic malignancies, malignant cells often infiltrate the liver and may demonstrate abnormal liver function test results accompanied by hepatosplenomegaly or formation of multiple nodules…
