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Chronic liver disease (CHD) is a chronic process in the liver parenchyma with progressive destruction and regeneration resulting in fibrosis and cirrhosis. Although many different diseases, ranging from infectious causes to autoimmune causes, are included in the etiology, patients present with similar clinical findings in childhood. A detailed history and careful physical examination give remarkable information for diffrential diagnosis. However, specific tests are needed for a definitive diagnosis. Nevertheless, there is still a group with no etiology.
Because of longer life span of these children compared to adults, More attention should be paid to the complications. Specially nutritional status, bone metabolism and vaccination programs of these patients should be monitored closely. When necessary, patients should be treated earlier.