Difference between revisions of "Liver Fibrosis"

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Introduction

Any hepatic injury of a moderate degree or more, is going to cause a degree of fibrosis when the lesion has resolved. Fibrosis occurs due to proliferation of the supportive connective tissue in the liver. Fibrosis isolates the liver cells by effectively changing the sinusoids into capillaries and when a certain amount of fibrosis occurs, it can be self-perpetuating, the end result is a small scarred liver with functional failure.

Types of fibrosis

Periacinar fibrosis

In this type of fibrosis, the fibrous area surrounds the hepatic venule (centrilobular vein). This can be seen when there is chronic passive congestion with atrophy of the surrounding periacinar hepatocytes and condensation of the remaining connective tissue.

Biliary fibrosis

This usually occurs along with another type of fibrosis and will accompany inflammation centered on the portal triads.

Post necrotic scarring

This type of fibrosis occurs following massive necrosis where the necrotic cells are removed and the defect is repaired by fibrosis. It is seen histopathologically as bands of fibrous tissue.

Diffuse fibrosis

This occurs after repeated damage to one or more zones. The fibrosis generated proliferates throughout to involve all the tissue.

References

Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition), Elsevier Science.
Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000)Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2 (Fifth Edition), W.B. Saunders Company.
Smyth, B (2008) Alimentary System Study Guide, Royal Veterinary College.

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 == Introduction ==
-Fibrosis is one way in which the liver responds to injury. It commonly occurs in association with chronic hepatic injury, and represents a repair stage in response to diseases that lead to [[Liver Necrosis|necrosis]] and inflammation. The process is complex and involves increased deposition of extracellular matrix in the liver, following injury-induced activation of [[Hepatic Stellate Cells|stellate cells]].
+Any hepatic injury of a moderate degree or more, is going to cause a degree of fibrosis when the lesion has resolved. Fibrosis occurs due to proliferation of the supportive connective tissue in the liver. Fibrosis isolates the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] cells by effectively changing the sinusoids into capillaries and when a certain amount of fibrosis occurs, it can be self-perpetuating, the end result is a small scarred liver with functional failure.
-The distribution pattern of fibrosis is a reflection of the pathogenesis of the condition, and can indicate the type of underlying pathology.
-==Patterns of Fibrosis ==
+== Types of fibrosis ==
-===Centrilobular (periacinar) Fibrosis===
+=====Periacinar fibrosis=====
-This involves fibrosis around  the hepatic venule (centrilobular vein). It is associated with chronic toxic injury since hepatocytes in this region are involved in drug metabolism. It is also associated with chronic passive congestion due to long-term [[Heart Failure, Right-Sided|right sided congestive heart failure]].
+In this type of fibrosis, the fibrous area surrounds the hepatic venule (centrilobular vein). This can be seen when there is chronic passive congestion with atrophy of the surrounding periacinar hepatocytes and condensation of the remaining connective tissue.
-===Periportal (biliary) Fibrosis===
-This involves fibrosis that is mostly confined to the portal region, and is associated with chronic inflammatory conditions that lead to inflammation in the portal triads.
-===Post-Necrotic Scarring===
+=====Biliary fibrosis=====
-This occurs following massive hepatic necrosis where  large areas of parenchyma are lost and replaced by fibrosis.
+This usually occurs along with another type of fibrosis and will accompany inflammation centered on the portal triads.
-===Bridging (diffuse) Fibrosis===
+=====Post necrotic scarring=====
-This is the sequel to chronic parenchymal injury, such as prolonged inflammation or numerous episodes of zonal necrosis. Fibrosis occurs throughout lobules and leads to bridging between portal areas, or between portal regions and central veins, causing pseudolobulation.
+This type of fibrosis occurs following massive necrosis where the necrotic cells are removed and the defect is repaired by fibrosis. It is seen histopathologically as bands of fibrous tissue.
-Although all types of fibrosis can lead to hepatic dysfunction if severe enough, bridging fibrosis is more likely to impair hepatic function than any of the other types.
+=====Diffuse fibrosis=====
+This occurs after repeated damage to one or more zones. The fibrosis generated proliferates throughout to involve all the tissue.
-Hepatic fibrosis is now known to be potentially reversible, provided the source of injury is removed. If the insult persists, however, fibrosis can be self-perpetuating, resulting in a small scarred liver with functional failure.
-<big><b>Also see: [[Cirrhosis]]</b></big>
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 == References ==
 Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary''' (2nd Edition), ''Elsevier Science''.
+<br>
+Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000)'''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat''' Volume 2 (Fifth Edition),'' W.B. Saunders Company.''
+<br>
+Smyth, B (2008)''' Alimentary System Study Guide,''''' Royal Veterinary College.''
-Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) '''Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat''' Volume 2 (Fifth Edition),'' W.B. Saunders Company.''
-Maxie, M.G. (2007) '''Pathology of Domestic Animals Volume''' 2 (Fifth Edition), ''Elsevier Saunders''.
-McGavin, M.D. and Zachary, J.F. (2007) '''Pathologic Basis of Veterinary Disease''' (Fourth Edition), ''Elsevier Mosby''.
-Smyth, B (2008) ''' Alimentary System Study Guide, ''''' Royal Veterinary College.''
-{{Nicky Parry
-|date = 22 August 2011
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 [[Category:Liver_-_General_Pathology]]
-[[Category:Nicola Parry reviewed]]
+[[Category:Expert_Review - Pathology]]