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Hemosiderin: +Iron stain
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Microscopic evaluation: Particularly important
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[[File:Histopathology of liver zones.jpg|thumb|Pathologies can be topographically classified by liver zones. P: portal tract. V: central vein.]]
[[File:Histopathology of liver zones.jpg|thumb|Pathologies can be topographically classified by liver zones. P: portal tract. V: central vein.]]
A general screening includes:
A general screening includes:
*Looking at the '''referral/requisition form''' {{Moderate-begin}}and looking at the medical records{{Moderate-end}} for particular conditions to look for or evaluate.
*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.