Which gross feature is most characteristic of cirrhosis of the liver?
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Correct answer: Shrunken, nodular liver with fibrous septa
Cirrhosis produces diffuse fibrosis and regenerative nodules, giving the liver a shrunken, nodular surface with bridging fibrous septa — the hallmark gross finding.
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