In chronic passive congestion of the liver due to right-sided heart failure, what gross feature is most likely observed?
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Correct answer: Nutmeg appearance with centrilobular congestion
Chronic right-sided heart failure causes congestion of hepatic venous outflow, leading to centrilobular (zone 3) congestion and hemorrhage producing the classic nutmeg liver appearance. (Systemic pathology references)
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