Cirrhosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is cirrhosis?
A
Destruction of the normal liver architecture by fibrous septa that encompass regenerative nodules of hepatocytes
2
Q
Type of cirrhosis that occurs early?
A
Micronodular type
3
Q
What is the dissease at the laater stage of cirrhosis?
A
Macronodular cirrhosis
4
Q
Prototypical cause of micronodular cirrhosis?
A
Alcoholic injury
5
Q
Classic association with macronodular cirrhosis?
A
Chronic hepatitis
