Research Article Details

Article ID: A18067
PMID: 27373610
Source: Clin Liver Dis
Title: The Pathology of Alcoholic Liver Disease.
Abstract: The term "alcoholic liver disease" encompasses a spectrum of pathologic conditions ranging from isolated steatosis to established cirrhosis. Within this spectrum, varying degrees of inflammation, hepatocellular ballooning degeneration, hepatocyte necrosis, cholestasis, and fibrosis may be encountered. This article reviews the characteristic histologic features of the many forms of alcoholic liver disease. Histologic scoring systems are described, and diseases with overlapping morphologic features and comorbid conditions are also discussed.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2016.02.006