What is Cirrhosis and How is it Identified Histologically?
Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by extensive fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules. Histologically, cirrhosis is identified by: - Bridging Fibrosis: Bands of fibrous tissue connecting portal tracts and central veins. - Regenerative Nodules: Clusters of hepatocytes surrounded by fibrous tissue. - Distorted Architecture: Loss of the normal lobular structure of the liver.
