A 55-year-old male died in a motor vehicle accident. Autopsy revealed an enlarged liver caused by fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis. The most likely cause of his condition is:

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The combination of enlarged liver with fatty infiltration, testicular atrophy, and mild jaundice secondary to cirrhosis suggests chronic alcoholism as the most likely cause of this individual's condition. Bacterial or viral infections could cause liver damage, but the presence of cirrhosis suggests chronic, long-term damage. Drug overdose could cause liver damage, but it would not explain the testicular atrophy.

A 55-Year-Old Male Died in a Motor Vehicle Accident