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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. | *Looking at the '''referral/requisition form''' {{Moderate-begin}}and looking at the medical records{{Moderate-end}} for particular conditions to look for or evaluate. {{Moderate-begin}}Perform a severity grading of '''previously known liver diseases'''.{{Moderate-end}} | ||
:*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. | ||
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===Report=== | ===Report=== | ||
* | *Presence of any liver disease | ||
* | :*{{Moderate-begin}}Quantification of its severity.{{Moderate-end}} | ||
*{{Comprehensive-begin}}Even absence of hepatitis, malignancy, congestive hepatopathy and/or steatosis.{{Comprehensive-end}} | |||
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