Pathologic·Pathology·Liver
Liver cirrhosis — regenerative nodules + bridging fibrosis (Trichrome)
Stain: Masson trichrome·Magnification: 4x·Tissue: Hepatic parenchyma with fibrosis·3 labeled regions
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End-stage chronic liver injury: parenchyma reorganized into regenerative nodules walled off by blue-staining (collagen, on Trichrome) bridging fibrous septa. Loss of normal lobular architecture → portal hypertension + impaired function.
Labeled regions (3)
- 1Regenerative nodule
Round island of hepatocytes that has regrown without normal lobular orientation. Lacks central vein.
- 2Bridging fibrosis (blue)
Bands of collagen (stellate cell-derived) connecting portal-portal or portal-central. Trichrome stains collagen blue.
- 3Distorted vascular architecture
Intrahepatic shunts across fibrous septa raise portal pressure → varices, ascites, splenomegaly.
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