LIVER PATHOLOGY - SPECIAL STAINS

Liver Pathology 16th January 2020 Special Stains

Judy Wyatt

Medical liver biopsies

LP14 40 F previously fit and well. 1 week history of lethargy and nausea. No other symptoms. Negative liver screen.

Autoantibodies negative ?seronegative AIH.

Case 14 PASD

Case 14 retic

Case 14 vG

LP17 • 52 F • Rapid onset jaundice and ascites over 2 weeks. Previously well. Denies alcohol excess but may have been drinking 8 units/ day.

• Initial suspicion of Budd- Chiari syndrome, but hepatic veins seen on CT to be patent.

Case 17 PAS

Case 17 retic

Case 17 vG

LP 22 • 12 M • Liver explant. Previously failed hepatic vein stent. Factor V Leiden heterozygote.

(2 slides)

Case 22 vG

LP 24 • 27 M • HBV. Fluctuating LFT's/ viral levels.

Case 24 retic

Case 24 Shikata

LP 25 • 36 M • hepatitis C, genotype 1