Hepatic+Fibrosis

//Western Diagnosis// Accumulation of fibrous tissue in liver imbalance between production and degradation of extracellular matrix

Etiology
1. common response to hepatocellular injury 2. inflammation, toxins, altered hepatic blood flow, inborn errors of metabolism, hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease, chemicals, drugs, CHF

Signs & Symptoms
1. portal hypertension

Diagnosis
1. percutaneous liver biopsy

Treatment
1. find underlying cause