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Hepatitis causes swelling of the liver and results in pain in the right rib (liver pain in right side). Hepatic abscess. Hydatid cyst is the result of a parasitic tapeworm and its endocysts in the liver. [10] This video illustrates the surgical removal of these cysts.
An enlarged liver occurs when the liver swells beyond its normal size. A medical term for an enlarged liver is hepatomegaly. An enlarged liver is typically a sign of an underlying problem. There are many possible causes of an enlarged liver, including hepatitis. Depending on the cause, liver enlargement can sometimes lead to liver failure. This occurs when a large part of the liver becomes damaged and is deterioriating. Located on the right side of the abdomen, the liver is a vital organ. For example, it helps with ridding the body of toxins and producing substances that aid in body processes such as clotting. If you have an enlarged liver, it is important to find the source of the problem and receive appropriate treatment, if possible.