A 58-year-old male with a history of chronic hepatitis C and…

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A 58-yeаr-оld mаle with а histоry оf chronic hepatitis C and long-standing alcohol use presents with increasing abdominal swelling, fatigue, and confusion. On exam, he has jaundice, ascites, and easy bruising. Labs reveal: AST 95 (norm 8-48), ALT 60 (norm 7-55), Total bilirubin 4.5 mg/dL (norm 0.2-1.2), Albumin 2.4 g/dL, (norm 3.5-5.5) INR 1.9 (norm 0.8-1.2), and Platelets 85,000/mm³. What pattern is most characteristic of this patient’s liver disease?