Cirrhosis of the liver in Jamaica

ABSTRACT

The incidence of cirrhosis of the liver in a necropsy series in Jamaica is analysed. There were 77 cases (4.9 percent of necropsies), which could be classified morphologically as follows post-necrotic, 30 percent; portal, 28.5 percent; post-veno-occlusive disease (VOD), 30 percent; biliary, 1.3 percent. The morphogenesis of cirrhosis following VOD is discussed.(AU)