metavir index score

[1msmagnolia9]

Can anyone tell me what portal inflammation score of 3/4, piecemeal necosis of 2/4,  lobular inflamation of 3/4 & fibrosis of 2/4 means?  When I looked it up it just has a scoring of 1,2,3, & 4 .....not in 1/4 increments & does that mean it is like a gas tank that takes forever to go down after fill up, but goes down quickly after certain point?


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[RICHPASQ]

I believe the metavir score rates the inflammation from A0 to A3 and the the important stat of fibrosis F0 to F4.  I agree with Bill1954 as to where you stand and the advice he gave you.  The important number is the stage of fibrosis (scarring).  How fast a person moves from stage to stage depends on a lot of factors.  Your lifestyle, and diet will play an important role from here on out.  Good luck and live healthy lifestyle.

[Bill1954]

I’d interpret that as stage F2 (scarring) with significant inflammation. It’s pretty much a guess as to how it might continue to progress, unfortunately. For right now you have a bit of breathing room, from what I can tell. Be sure to discuss these results with your doctor and get their onions and advice. Best of luck,

Bill