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It is an irreversible disease characterized by scarring of the liver. Cirrhosis is caused by a chronic liver injury (chronic viral hepatitis, alcohol abuse, etc.) that progressively destroys liver cells, which are replaced by scar tissue. It is a serious condition that causes reduction of liver functions and increases risk of develop liver cancer.
