Microvesicular steatosis

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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK, Seventh Edition (First Aid USMLE)Answer B

Microvesicular steatosis as a cause for fulminant hepatic failure is most commonly attributed to use of valproic acid. However, this histologic picture may also be seen in patients with Reye’s syndrome. A mixture of micro and macro vesicular steatosis can also be seen with tetracycline.

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