Alcoholic liver disease
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| Microscopy of liver showing fatty change, cell necrosis, Mallory bodies | |
| ICD-10 | K70. |
| ICD-9 | 571.1 |
| MedlinePlus | 000281 |
| MeSH | D008108 |
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Overview
Alcoholic liver disease is the major cause of liver disease in Western countries, (in Asian countries, viral hepatitis is the major cause). It arises from the excessive consumption of alcohol.
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Differentiating Alcoholic liver disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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