Chronic congestion "nutmeg" liver (gross pathology)
Diagnosis almost certain
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- updated 9 Jun 2022:
- Radiopaedia Australia Pty Ltd and Radiopaedia Events Pty Ltd, Director, Founder and CEO (Radiopaedia) (ongoing)
- Biogen Australia Pty Ltd, Investigator-Initiated Research Grant for CAD software in multiple sclerosis: finished Oct 2021 (past)
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The darker areas in this image are congested (dilated) central veins and sinusoids. The paler areas are liver parenchyma where the hepatocytes have undergone fatty change.Classically described as a "nutmeg" liver. Few students today know of a nutmeg, especially of its cut surface appearance, so a photo of these spice seeds is included.
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Post mortem findings characteristic of chronic passive liver congestion.
The darker areas in this image are congested (dilated) central veins and sinusoids. The paler areas are liver parenchyma where the hepatocytes have undergone fatty change. Classically described as a "nutmeg" liver. Few students today know of a nutmeg, especially of its cut surface appearance, so a photo of these spice seeds is included.
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