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Cirrhosis of the liver

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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.

Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Steven L. Flamm, MD - Gastroenterology

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Last Updated: February 10, 2006
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