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Cirrhosis of liver
A disorder characterized by replacement of the liver parenchyma with fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules. It is usually caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Complications include the development of ascites, esophageal varices, bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0005155
- Part of
- Liver disorder
- Also known as
- cirrhosis
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Cirrhosis, familial | 8 |
| Alcoholic liver cirrhosis | |
| Hepatitis C induced liver cirrhosis |
Rare disease
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