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My liver biopsy shows inflammation & early fibrosis from the hep c, developing fibrosis indicates beginning stages for developing cirrhosis.
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Your question?: yes fibrosis without disease modification can progress into cirrhosis however this process usually takes 30-40 years. with new HCV drugs, we expect 95-98% eradication rates so with early fibrosis and treatment in case of any progression, it is unlikely that you'll ever get to cirrhosis.
Answered 8/18/2014
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