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General pathology and immunology

Chronic inflammation and granuloma formation

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A 48-year-old man has fluctuating liver inflammation over 8 months. A biopsy shows scattered dying hepatocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells. Between injured areas are collagen-producing fibroblasts and newly formed small blood vessels. There is no collection of pus.

Which process best accounts for this combination of findings?