Alcoholic liver cirrhosis

ICD-10 Code K70.3

Alcoholic liver cirrhosis

Definition

A disorder of the liver characterized by the presence of fibrotic scar tissue instead of healthy liver tissue. This condition is attributed to excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Also known as alcoholic cirrhosis, alcoholic cirrhosis of liver — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Liver Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Liver Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0