Chronic liver disease progresses through several stages:
Steatosis: Initial stage with fat accumulation in hepatocytes. Steatohepatitis: Inflammation and hepatocyte injury in addition to steatosis. Fibrosis: Formation of fibrous scar tissue as a result of ongoing liver injury. Cirrhosis: Advanced stage characterized by extensive fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules, leading to compromised liver function.
