Liver cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is scarred and permanently damaged. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue which affects the normal functioning of liver .

Micronodular cirrhosis, characterised by small nodules about 1 mm in diameter and typically seen in alcoholic cirrhosis. โ€ข Macronodular cirrhosis, characterised by larger nodules of various sizes. Areas of previous collapse of the liver architecture are evidenced by large fibrous scars.