Table 5. Frequencies of liver histological features according to bilirubin levels.
| Bilirubin < 3 mg/dl | Bilirubin 3 – 7 mg/dl | Bilirubin > 7 mg/dl | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 150 | 15 | 4 | NA |
| Steatosis, N (%) | 60 (40%) | 6 (40%) | 1 (25%) | 0.8 |
| Fibrosis, N (%) | 90 (60%) | 8 (53.3%) | 2 (50%) | 0.8 |
| Biliary hepatopathy, N (%) | 50 (33.3%) | 7 (46.7%) | 3 (75%) | 0.2 |
| Cholestasis, N (%) | 40 (26.7%) | 7 (46.7%) | 3 (75%) | 0.04 |
| Cholangitis, N (%) | 0 | 1 (6.7%) | 1 (25%) | 0.2 |
| Ductular proliferation, N (%) | 58 (38.7%) | 6 (40%) | 2 (50%) | 0.9 |
| Portal inflammation, N (%) | 47 (31.3%) | 6 (40%) | 2 (50%) | 0.6 |
N = number of individuals. Italics indicate statistical significance.