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===Basic gross examination===
===Basic gross examination===
*{{Comprehensive-begin}}Measure the distance from the liver edge to the right costal margin.{{Comprehensive-end}}
*'''Inspect''' the color and texture of the surfaces, including external and cut surfaces. Potential pathologies:
*'''Inspect''' the color and texture of the surfaces, including external and cut surfaces. Potential pathologies:
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===Gross report===
===Gross report===
*{{Comprehensive-begin}}Distance from the liver edge to the right costal margin.{{Comprehensive-end}}
*'''Weight'''. If abnormally low or high, preferably include the reference range.
*'''Weight'''. If abnormally low or high, preferably include the reference range.
*'''Color and texture''' of cut surfaces
*'''Color and texture''' of cut surfaces
*Any '''focal change'''
*Any '''focal change'''
{{For|an example|Autopsy}}


==Microscopic evaluation in autopsy==
==Microscopic evaluation in autopsy==