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liver cirrhosis |
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liver cirrhosis (sirō´sis), n a degenerative disease of the liver in which hepatic tissue is replaced with connective tissue, commonly a result of chronic alcoholism. See jaundice. liver failure, n a condition in which the liver fails to fulfill its function or is unable to meet the demand made on it. It may occur as a result of trauma, neoplastic invasion, prolonged biliary obstruction, viral infections (hepatitis C), or chronic alcoholism. |
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HCV-related liver cirrhosis was diagnosed 3 years before this admission. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver cirrhosis (LC) are not well-established vinyl chloride monomer (VCM)-induced diseases. For example, do elevated liver enzymes suggest liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, benign fatty liver changes, hepatitis, benign elevations associated with over-the-counter medications, or recent beneficial exercise? |
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