How Does HCV-Induced Histological Damage Correlate with Clinical Symptoms?
The extent of histological damage in the liver often correlates with the clinical symptoms experienced by the patient. Mild inflammation may be asymptomatic or cause only subtle symptoms such as fatigue. However, as fibrosis progresses, patients may develop symptoms of liver dysfunction, including jaundice, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy. Advanced cirrhosis significantly increases the risk of liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma.
