Small Group: Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of those with chronic HCV develop cirrhosis?
A
20%
2
Q
Endothelialization in HCC cross sections can present as _____________.
A
wispy capillary cell lines between hepatocytes
3
Q
Histologically, how can you distinguish between primary and secondary hemochromatosis?
A
Primary: iron is within hepatocytes
Secondary: iron is within Kupffer cells
4
Q
How does iron damage the liver?
A
It generates free radicals within hepatocytes and causes fibrosis.
5
Q
What is the difference between hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis?
A
Hemochromatosis is primary and genetic, while hemosiderosis is secondary and environmental.
