45/M, a chronic alcoholic presented to Med OPD of AIIMS with Jaundice. S. Bilirubin was 4.5 mg% with direct Bilirubin being 3mg%. Liver biopsy was done which suggested the following. What is your interpretation and likely diagnosis?: (A) Malory Hyaline bodies, HCC, (B) Malory Hyaline bodies, Chronic Hepatitis B, (C) Ground glass appearance, HCC, (D) Ground Glass appearance, Chronic Hepatitis B
Answer is D. Ans. (d) Ground Glass appearance, Chronic Hepatitis B* The microscopic section of liver hepatocytes here show large pale, finely granular pink cytoplasmic inclusions on hematoxylin and eosin staining.