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What is cirrhosis and what causes it?

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What is cirrhosis and what causes it?

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Cirrhosis is irreversible scarring of the liver. There are countless causes and severities of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can be diagnosed on a liver biopsy and occasionally on an ultrasound or CT scan of the abdomen. Laboratory testing usually suggests advanced liver disease including cirrhosis.

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