An ultrasound rules out deep vein thrombosis but blood tests reveal poor liver function and the biopsy shows that there is severe scarring on the liver indicating cirrhosis of the liver. The consultant has suggested that the severe level of liver damage is consistent with the cirrhosis caused by alcoholism. Larry claims he does not drink alcohol and yet his liver is so damaged he needs a liver transplant. Why is his liver affected in this way? Could there be another cause?
In the final presentation the team should: