LIVER CIRROCHIS MALIGNANT DEGENERATION : CASE REPORT

Abstract

Liver cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by irreversible fibrosis , lobular
structure and vascular disorganization , as well as regenerative nodules of hepat ocytes ,
which is the end result of hepatocellular damage . More than 40 % of asymptomatic
patients with cirrhosis . In this state of cirrhosis found time routine health examination
or at the time of autopsy . Liver cirrhosis can be caused by many things . The causes
include infectious diseases , hereditary and metabolic diseases , drugs and toxins . In
western countries the most common cause of liver cirrhosis is alcohol consumption ,
whereas in Indonesia is mainly caused by hepatitis B or C. The etiology of liver
cirrhosis affects the handling of this disease . Therapy was conducted aiming to reduce
the progression of the disease , avoid ingredients that can add to liver damage ,
prevention and treatment of complications . Treatment of liver cirrhosis requiring
medical teamwork , patients , and families and the environment in the management of
this disease .