Cirrhosis of the liver
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Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when scarring, called fibrosis, damages the liver. The scarring replaces healthy tissue and prevents the liver from working normally.
The most common causes of cirrhosis are alcoholism and some types of hepatitis.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Steven L. Flamm, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | January 25, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 25, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Steven L. Flamm, MD - Gastroenterology |
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