Mallory bodies are cytoplasmic inclusions within hepatocytes that are composed of cytokeratin intermediate filaments and ubiquities, which are small regulatory protiens that are ubiquitously expressed in eukaryotes.
They have a characteristic "twisted rope" appearance on light microscope.
Although they are common in alcoholic hepatitis, where they have prevalence of 65%, they are also found in a variety of other condtions.
Can you name few?
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