Cirrhosis is long-term scarring of the liver that can change how the liver works and how blood flows through it.
People may develop tiredness, abdominal swelling, leg swelling, jaundice, itching, weight loss, easy bruising, or confusion, though early cirrhosis may cause very few symptoms.
Imaging helps assess the shape of the liver, fluid buildup, enlarged veins, spleen size, and whether there are suspicious liver nodules or other complications.
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI can show a nodular liver, signs of portal hypertension, fluid buildup, or suspicious lesions requiring closer evaluation.
Management focuses on the cause of liver damage, preventing complications, and monitoring for issues such as ascites, varices, or liver cancer.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
