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Screening for Cirrhosis

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Screening for Cirrhosis

There are no screening tests or guidelines for cirrhosis.

References

  • Cirrhosis. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/cirrhosis.
  • Cirrhosis of the liver. American Liver Foundation website. Available at: https://liverfoundation.org/liver-diseases/complications-of-liver-disease/cirrhosis.
  • Cirrhosis of the liver. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/cirrhosis-of-the-liver-31.
  • Smith A, Baumgartner K, et al. Cirrhosis: diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician. 2019;100(12):759-770.

Contributors

  • Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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