Liver pathology: chronic hepatitis: practice question

A Pathology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pathology · Liver pathology: chronic hepatitis

Sample item

Bridging fibrosis with regenerative nodules is the defining architectural change of which condition?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is diffuse hepatic fibrosis with conversion of normal architecture into structurally abnormal regenerative nodules. It results from chronic injury of many causes and causes portal hypertension.

Option by option

  • A. Cirrhosis (correct)

    Correct. Fibrous septa plus regenerative nodules define cirrhosis.

  • B. Simple hepatic steatosis

    Steatosis is intracellular lipid accumulation without established nodular architectural distortion.

  • C. Hepatic congestion only

    Congestion alone does not define cirrhosis.

  • D. Acute viral hepatitis

    Acute hepatitis can cause necrosis and inflammation but not established cirrhotic architecture.

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What is the answer to this Pathology question?

The best answer is A, Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is diffuse hepatic fibrosis with conversion of normal architecture into structurally abnormal regenerative nodules.

Why is "Simple hepatic steatosis" not the answer?

Steatosis is intracellular lipid accumulation without established nodular architectural distortion.

Why is "Hepatic congestion only" not the answer?

Congestion alone does not define cirrhosis.

Why is "Acute viral hepatitis" not the answer?

Acute hepatitis can cause necrosis and inflammation but not established cirrhotic architecture.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Liver pathology: chronic hepatitis in Pathology. It results from chronic injury of many causes and causes portal hypertension.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Liver pathology: chronic hepatitis?

Learn each disease as a bundle: cause, key histology, markers, and the clinical hallmark. Then use the flashcards and the other Pathology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.