Endocrine Diseases and the Liver: An Update
Miguel Malespin1, Ammar Nassri1
1Department of Medicine, University of Florida Health, 4555 Emerson Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA.
Abstract:
The endocrine system is a complex interconnected system of organs that control corporeal processes and function. Primary endocrine organs are involved in hormonal production and secretion but rely on a bevy of signals from the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and secondary endocrine organs, such as the liver. In turn, proper hepatic function is maintained through hormonal signaling. Thus, the endocrine system and liver are codependent, and diseases affecting either organs can lead to alterations in function within their counterparts. This article explores the hepato-endocrine relationship, including the effects on endocrine diseases on the liver.
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