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A minimal screening of autopsy specimens include: | A minimal screening of autopsy specimens include: | ||
*A severity grading of previously known liver diseases. | *A severity grading of previously known liver diseases. | ||
:*Commonly, this includes to quantify any cirrhosis, at least if the patient had alcohol abuse. | :*Commonly, this includes to quantify any cirrhosis, at least if the patient had alcohol abuse. {{Further|Cirrhosis}} | ||
:*Steatosis is also common: | :*Steatosis is also common: | ||
[[File:Steatosis severity at histopathology (horizontal).jpg|center|600px|Steatosis grading: a: none. b: mild. c: moderate. d: severe.]] | [[File:Steatosis severity at histopathology (horizontal).jpg|thumb|center|600px|Steatosis grading: a: none. b: mild. c: moderate. d: severe.]] | ||
*Signs of acute liver failure. | *Signs of acute liver failure. ''Further information in section below.'' | ||
*Signs of congestive hepatopathy (indicating heart failure). | *Signs of congestive hepatopathy (indicating heart failure). ''Further information in section below.'' | ||
===Acute liver failure=== | ===Acute liver failure=== | ||