ICD-11 definition : Hepatic Fibrosis is defined as an excess deposition of the components of extracellular
matrix (i.e. collagens, glycoproteins, proteoglycans) within the liver. This response
to liver injury potentially is reversible. In contrast, in most patients, cirrhosis
is not a reversible process.;
ICD-11 synonym : liver fibrosis; Hepatic fibrosis with hepatic sclerosis; Hepatic sclerosis; fibrosis of liver;
ICD-11 inclusion : Hepatic fibrosis due to Schistosomiasis without portal hypertension; fibrotic liver; Hepatic sclerosis; Hepatic fibrosis with hepatic sclerosis;
Hepatic Fibrosis is defined as an excess deposition of the components of extracellular
matrix (i.e. collagens, glycoproteins, proteoglycans) within the liver. This response
to liver injury potentially is reversible. In contrast, in most patients, cirrhosis
is not a reversible process.