Micronodular Cirrhosis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBApr 13, 2023 · Micronodular cirrhosis is a type of cirrhosis that forms small nodules due to liver scarring. This can prevent your liver from functioning properly and cause a range of...
Hepatic Cirrhosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBOct 31, 2022 · Micronodular cirrhosis (uniform nodules less than 3 mm in diameter): Cirrhosis due to alcohol, hemochromatosis, hepatic venous outflow obstruction, chronic biliary obstruction, jejunoileal bypass, and Indian childhood cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis in adults: Etiologies, clinical manifestations ... - UpToDate
WEBJan 23, 2023 · (See "Cirrhosis in adults: Overview of complications, general management, and prognosis".) ETIOLOGIES AND CLASSIFICATION. There are numerous causes of liver disease that can result in cirrhosis, either by …
Cirrhosis - Cirrhosis - Merck Manual Professional Edition
WEBCirrhosis can be micronodular or macronodular. Micronodular cirrhosis is characterized by uniformly small nodules (< 3 mm in diameter) and thick regular bands of connective tissue. Typically, nodules lack lobular organization; terminal (central) hepatic venules and portal triads are distorted.
Cirrhosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · Treatment for cirrhosis depends on the cause and extent of your liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat symptoms and complications of cirrhosis. You may need to be hospitalized if you have severe liver damage.
Cirrhosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · Cirrhosis is usually a result of liver damage from conditions such as hepatitis B or C, or chronic alcohol use. The damage done by cirrhosis typically cannot be undone. But if caught early enough and depending on the cause, there is a chance of slowing it with treatment.
Cirrhosis: Diagnosis and Management - AAFP
WEBDec 15, 2019 · The most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States are viral hepatitis (primarily hepatitis C virus [HCV] and hepatitis B virus [HBV]), alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic...
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Stages - Cleveland Clinic
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Cirrhosis of the liver is permanent scarring that damages your liver and interferes with its functioning. It can lead to liver failure. Cirrhosis is the result of persistent liver damage over many years. Alcohol and drugs, viruses and metabolic factors are the most common causes.
Cirrhosis | Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2024 - McGraw …
WEBThe most common histologic classification of cirrhosis is micronodular, macronodular, and mixed forms. Each form may be seen at different stages of the disease. Risk factors. Chronic viral hepatitis. Alcohol. Drug toxicity. Autoimmune and metabolic liver diseases, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Miscellaneous disorders
CT and MRI of Cirrhosis and its Mimics - AJR
WEBMicronodular cirrhosis, common in alcoholic liver disease, gives rise to a fine cobblestone appearance resulting from nodules typically smaller than 3 mm. A grossly nodular liver margin with 3- to 15-mm regenerative nodules is characteristic of macronodular cirrhosis, more commonly associated with viral hepatitis.