Formulation and application of a numerical scoring system for assessing histological activity in asymptomatic chronic active hepatitis†

A Histology Activity Index has been developed which generates a numerical score for liver biopsy specimens obtained from patients with asymptomatic chronic active hepatitis. Biopsies are graded in four categories: periportal necrosis, intralobular necrosis, portal inflammation, and fibrosis. Under c... View More