hepatic and biliary disorders
Overview of Chronic Hepatitis
Classification of Chronic Hepatitis
Cases of chronic hepatitis were once classified histologically as chronic persistent, chronic lobular, or chronic active hepatitis. Current classification specifies the following: Etiology Intensity of histologic inflammation and necrosis (grade) Degree of histologic Hepatic Fibrosis (stage) Inflammation and necrosis are potentially reversible. Fibrosis can be reversible if the cause is fully treated in patients who do not have Cirrhosis . 