This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Liver, Subject name: Pathology
Ballooning of hepatocyte is not associated with? 
Select and explain. 
A. Non alcoholic steatohepatitis, B. Alcoholic liver disease, C. Acute viral hepatitis, D. Chronic viral hepatitis
D: Chronic viral hepatitis
Answer: D: Chronic viral hepatitis 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Chronic viral hepatitis o Ballooning degeneration of hepatocytes is generally considered a form of apoptosis, and is a descriptor used in the context of inflamed fatty liver (steatohepatitis)o Most common cause of ballooning degeneration of hepatocytes is non alcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH).o Other causes include alcoholic fatty liver, acute viral hepatitis & obesity.