Cirrhosis is a progressive liver disease, and damage sustained to the liver is irreversible. In severe cases of cirrhosis, liver transplantation may be considered. Fibrosis is the growth of scar tissue due to infection, inflammation, injury, or even healing. The overgrowth of scar tissue can occur in almost any organ. Fibrosis in the liver can inhibit the organ's proper functioning.
Liver fibrosis is usually the result of cirrhosis.
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