Etymed
hepatic cirrhosis
Definition
A chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and fibrosis of liver tissue, often resulting in a yellowish discoloration of the liver
Clinical context
A 58-year-old man presents with fatigue, abdominal distension, and jaundice. Physical examination reveals a firm, nodular liver with signs of portal hypertension. Liver biopsy shows extensive fibrosis and regenerative nodules. The patient's condition has progressively worsened over the past year despite treatment for alcohol dependence.
Mnemonic
HEPATIC scars cause yellow discoloration - Hepatic scarring, Early portal hypertension, Inflammatory process, Advanced fibrosis, Intestinal obstruction, Cirrhosis, Tumors, and Portal hypertension