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Histology is the gold standard for the evaluation of cirrhosis, but it’s not usually required for the diagnosis. | Histology is the gold standard for the evaluation of cirrhosis, but it’s not usually required for the diagnosis. | ||
The MELD (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) score assesses the risk of dying from chronic liver disease based on serum [[bilirubin]], [[INR]], and [[creatinine]]. When the score is > 15, the risk of dying from cirrhosis is greater than the risk of dying from the liver transplant surgery. | |||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||