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.
The most common causes of cirrhosis are alcoholism and some types of hepatitis.
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Steven L. Flamm, MD - Gastroenterology
Steven L. Flamm, MD - Gastroenterology
Last Updated: 01/25/2008
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