Difference between revisions of "Liver Fibrosis"
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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. | 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. | ||
| − | == Types of | + | == Types of Fibrosis == |
| − | =====Periacinar | + | =====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. | 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 | + | =====Biliary Fibrosis===== |
This usually occurs along with another type of fibrosis and will accompany inflammation centered on the portal triads. | This usually occurs along with another type of fibrosis and will accompany inflammation centered on the portal triads. | ||
| − | =====Post | + | =====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. | 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 | + | =====Diffuse Fibrosis===== |
This occurs after repeated damage to one or more zones. The fibrosis generated proliferates throughout to involve all the tissue. | This occurs after repeated damage to one or more zones. The fibrosis generated proliferates throughout to involve all the tissue. | ||
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Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary''' (2nd Edition), ''Elsevier Science''. | Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary''' (2nd Edition), ''Elsevier Science''. | ||
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| − | 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.'' | + | 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.'' |
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| − | Smyth, B (2008)''' Alimentary System Study Guide,''''' Royal Veterinary College.'' | + | Smyth, B (2008) ''' Alimentary System Study Guide, ''''' Royal Veterinary College.'' |
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Revision as of 23:05, 25 July 2011
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.