Pathology of Viral Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
what cells are a hallmark of acute hepatitis
A
- necrotic hepatocytes
- acidophil bodies (eosinophil colored)
- bordered by reactive lymphocytes
2
Q
what cells are a hallmark of chronic hepatitis
A
- numerous lymphocytes
3
Q
ground glass hepatocytes points to which virus
what causes the ground glass appearance
A
- hep B
- accumulation of surface antigen
4
Q
prominent lymphoid follicles points to which virus
A
- hep C
5
Q
what is characteristic of end stage chronic hepatitis
A
- cirrhosis with rounded regenerative nodules embedded in dense fibrous connective tissue septa
