Description
cirrhosis of liver: A disorder characterized by replacement of the liver parenchyma with fibrous tissue and regenerative nodules. It is usually caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Complications include the development of ascites, esophageal varices, bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.
Data source
| FinnGen phenocode |
K11_FIBROCHIRLIV |
| Hospital Discharge registry |
ICD-10: K74, ICD-8: 5719 |
| Cause of Death registry |
ICD-10: K74, ICD-8: 5719 |
| Level in the ICD-hierarchy |
3 |
| First defined in version |
DF2 |
Ontology