45) v 18.4 (3.32)). Microglobules were more frequent in patients with chronic hepatitis C than in patients with ALD. In patients with chronic hepatitis C, the fat globules had a zonal distribution in comparison with pan steatosis in ALD. Conclusion-Quantitative, stereological techniques are simple and reliable for evaluating hepatic fibrosis and steatosis in chronic hepatitis C. They are most useful for assessing the origin, location, and the stage of fibrosis. Stereology and morphometry are recommended for the quantitation of fibrosis and steatosis, particularly for the evaluation of new treatment strategies in patients with chronic hepatitis C. (J Clin Pathol 2001;54:461-465)

Although, HE is relatively common after TIPS insertion, with careful selection of patients it is usually short-lived and easily managed. Minimal HE is no more prevalent than expected in a cirrhotic population without TIPS.

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