Mallory body; alcoholic hyalin

Introduction

Eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions in liver cells characteristic of alcoholic liver disease, but seen in other conditions as well. The inclusions consist of intermediate (prekeratin) filaments & an amorphous matrix.

Etiology

• alcoholic liver disease
• Wilson's disease
• indian childhood cirrhosis

More general terms

• abnormal morphologic structure (malformation)

Additional terms

• alcoholic hepatitis