A man with chronic alcohol use presents with jaundice, ascites, and caput medusae. Which pathology underlies his condition?
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Correct answer: Fibrosis and nodular regeneration
Cirrhosis features fibrosis and regenerative nodules, leading to portal hypertension and liver dysfunction.
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