Fulminant liver failure

Fulminant liver failure is a syndrome caused by a large number of causes of hepatocyte necrosis and severe liver function damage. There is no previous history of liver disease and hepatic encephalopathy occurs within 8 weeks after the disease. Sudden onset, rapid progress, and high mortality. Early diagnosis and early treatment can reduce mortality.

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