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cirrhosisAny degenerative disease in an organ of the body, especially the liver, characterized by excessive development of connective tissue, causing scarring and painful swelling. Cirrhosis of the liver may be caused by an infection such as viral hepatitis, chronic obstruction of the common bile duct, chronic alcoholism or drug use, blood disorder, heart failure, or malnutrition. However, often no cause is apparent. If cirrhosis is diagnosed early, it can be arrested by treating the cause; otherwise it will progress to coma and death. |
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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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