Liver

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Author: Mikael Häggström [note 1]

Presentations

Gross processing

In autopsy, make consecutive liver slices, such as in the sagittal or coronal plane.

Basic gross examination

  • Inspect the color and texture of the surfaces, including external and cut surfaces. Potential pathologies:
  • Look for any focal change in the liver volume, mainly any tumor.
  • Determine liver weight.

Report

  • Weight
  • Color and texture of cut surfaces
  • Any focal change

Notes

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