TABLE 2.
Clinical and histopathologic characteristics of liver specimens
| Specimen | Specimen type | Hepatitis C clinical status | Histopathology |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Posttransplant biopsy (3 mo) | Nondiseased | NSPAa |
| A-2 | Posttransplant biopsy (24 mo) | Nondiseased | NSPA |
| B-1 | Posttransplant biopsy (5 wk) | Nondiseased | NSPA |
| B-2 | Posttransplant biopsy (24 wk) | Mild acute hepatitis | Inflammation, necrosis |
| C | Nontransplant biopsy | Chronic hepatitis | Inflammation, necrosis, mild fibrosis |
| D | Liver explant | End-stage liver disease | Cirrhosis |
| E | Liver explant | End-stage liver disease | Cirrhosis |
a
NSPA, no specific pathological abnormality.