The best predictors of cirrhosis are ascites, platelet count < 160,000/mm 3, spider angiomata, and a Bonacini cirrhosis discriminant score greater than 7 (as the sum of scores for platelet count, ALT/AST ratio and INR as per table).

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.

Cirrhosis is a gradual scarring process that’s triggered by chronic inflammation in your liver. Any chronic liver disease that causes inflammation (hepatitis) can lead to cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis is a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, which interferes with all of these important functions. In extreme cases, the damage is so severe that the only solution is a liver transplant.

Cirrhosis is caused by chronic (long-term) liver diseases that damage liver tissue. It can take many years for liver damage to lead to cirrhosis.

Find out about cirrhosis, including what the symptoms are, who's more likely to have it and treatments.

Clinical overview of the diagnosis and epidemiology of cirrhosis. Review the diffuse hepatic process of fibrosis and altered liver architecture.

Introduction Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury, that leads to portal hypertension and end stage liver disease.

"The contributions of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections to cirrhosis and primary liver cancer worldwide". Journal of Hepatology. 45 (4): 529-538. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2006.05.013.

Overview of cirrhosis, a condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged. Describes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.