These are the clinical types of cirrhosis:
Laennec’s cirrhosis is the most common type and occurs 30% to 50% of cirrhotic patients. Up to 90% of whom have a history of alcoholism. Liver damage results from malnutrition, especially of dietary protein, and chronic alcohol ingestion. Fibrous tissue forms in portal areas and around central veins.
Biliary cirrhosis occurs in 15% to 20% of patients, and results from injury or prolonged obstruction.
Postnecrotic cirrhosis stems from various types of hepatitis.
Pigment cirrhosis results from disorders such as hemochromatosis.
Idiopathic cirrhosis, has no known cause.
Noncirrhotic fibrosis may results from schistosomiasis or congenital hepatic fibrosis or may be idiopathic.