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A patient presents with signs of liver failure, including jaundice, ascites, and elevated liver enzymes. Biopsy reveals hepatocytes filled with intracellular fat droplets. This finding is most consistent with which type of cellular accumulation?

A Hemosiderin accumulation
B Glycogen accumulation
C Fatty change (steatosis)
D Amyloid deposition

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Fatty change, or steatosis, is the accumulation of triglycerides within cells, often seen in the liver due to conditions like alcohol abuse or metabolic syndrome. This leads to enlarged, lipid-laden hepatocytes.

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