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What Causes Cirrhosis Of The Liver And Ascites?
Hi we just received awful news about our 34 year ol daughter. She has cirrhosis of the live and ascites?we have no details but she has had 3-4 paracentesis. She drinks alcohol on a social basis. The doctors have told her she has a genetic disorder where she is lacking one of the vital liver enzymes. Anything???
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Dear user, many genetic diseases may explain liver failure, especially if cell metabolism is involved. In particular, glycogenosis, Wilson disease, etc However, I would ask in more details to those colleagues that are following your daughter about a precise clinical suspicion. The final diagnosis is in general done with whole blood test for genetic purposes or enzymatic tests if available.
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