50-year-old male with chronic hepatitis C develops hepatocellular carcinoma. Histopathology reveals a dense fibrotic capsule surrounding the tumor. Which of the following processes is most likely responsible for this fibrosis?A. A) Chronic inflammation and collagen deposition B. B) Activation of proteases and matrix degradation C. C) Neovascularization and endothelial injury D. D) Apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells
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