Liver
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Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Contents
Presentations
- Autopsy
- Liver biopsy
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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