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Cirhossis and spleen enlargement
Apr 16, 2009

My husband has HCV cirhossis his spleen has doubled in size. 2 years ago had bleed out from varices, 5 enlarged veins found and banded.No liver cancer detected yet, is he at enstage liver disease and close to getting a meld score?

Response from Dr. McGovern

Yes it sounds like he has end-stage liver disease. He should be followed at a center that has liver transplantation or referral to one.



  
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