Liver cirrhosis can develop as a consequence of chronic hepatitis, a fatty liver or alcohol abuse. Liver cells are destroyed and replaced by connective tissue.
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Symptoms of liver cirrhosis may include dysfunctions of blood clotting and of the detoxification function as well as yellowing of the skin, weight loss and itching. The regeneration of tissue can lead to liver cancer.
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