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The nodular hyperplasia of
the hepatic parenchyma is not necessarily related to the steroid hepatopathy
in this dog. Multiple hyperplastic nodules are common and incidental findings
in older dogs’ livers. Nodules alone, without accompanying evidence
of tissue damage and fibrosis, should never be misconstrued as being indicative
of cirrhosis (end-stage liver).
It is common to see non-specific hydropic or fatty degeneration of
cells within some hyperplastic nodules. Some nodules may resemble reversed
hepatic lobules by having portal areas at the centre rather than central
veins and vice versa.
Have you found the other active
area in the low power image?
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