Twenty six patients had paired biopsies for examination, performed a median of 1.8 (range 0.1–8) years apart. The fibrosis progression rate between biopsies was median 0.48 (range –0.58–3.75) fibrosis units per year
| 1st biopsy | 2nd biopsy | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAI, histological activity index. | |||
| Histology grade | 5 (1–15) | 2 (2–13) | 0.83 |
| Histology stage (fibrosis) | 1 (0–6) | 2 (0–6) | <0.001 |
| Total HAI | 6 (1–21) | 8 (2–17) | 0.34 |