Table 1. Immunohistochemical and histological characteristics of three types of HCA.
| H-HCA | b-HCA | I-HCA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunohistochemical | L-FABP- | β-catenin+ | CRP+ |
| characteristics | β-catenin- | GS+ | SAA+ |
| β-catenin+/- | |||
| Histological characteristics | Marked steatosis; | Occasional cytological | Inflammatory infiltrates; |
| No cytological abnormalities; | Abnormality; | Sinusoidal congestion and dilatation; | |
| No inflammation | Rosette formation | Thick-walled arteries; Ductular reaction |
L-FABP, liver fatty acid binding protein; CRP, C-reactive protein; GS, glutamine synthetase; SAA, serum amyloid A.