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Liver Biopsy

Just got first liver biopsy Portal inflammation Grade 2 , Fibrosis Stage 2 Comment: There are two portal areas that are greatly expanded by firosis and show early extension into the hepatic parenchyma, but no bridging fibrosis is seen.  Is this normal?
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It is normal for chronic hepatitis C and represents the mid-stage of the disease with moderate liver damage.
The abscence of bridging is good news,however the the disease will inevitably progress over time and you should treat your condition with anti-viral therapy.
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