Nut meg liver occurs in_______________?
Correct answer: B. Chronic venous congestion
- A. Jaundice
- B. Chronic venous congestion
- C. Cirrhosis
- D. Hepatocellular carcinoma
Explanation
Nutmeg liver is the mottled appearance produced by chronic passive venous congestion, especially from right-sided heart failure. Centrilobular congestion and necrosis create the dark areas, while periportal regions remain paler.
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