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Microvesicular Steatosis

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Microvesicular Steatosis Definition

A morphologic finding indicating intracytoplasmic fat accumulation in the liver parenchyma. Unlike macrovesicular steatosis, the fat accumulation occurs around the nucleus of the hepatocytes, without displacing it.

Microvesicular Steatosis Synonyms

Microvesicular Steatosis

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