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table 1
The Normal Adult Human Liver Biopsy: A Quantitative Reference Standard
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table 1. Dimensions
and Fragments of Liver Biopsies (n = 16)
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Average ± SD |
Range |
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| Tissue length (cm) |
1.8 ± 0.8 |
0.6-3.4 |
| Tissue width (mm) |
0.9 ± 0.3 |
0.4-1.4 |
| Tissue area (mm2) |
16 ± 11 |
3-37 |
| Tissue fragments (pieces) |
7 ± 3 |
2-13 |
| Partial tears in tissue |
9 ± 4 |
4-18 |
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| NOTE. The dimensions, area, and fragmentation
of each biopsy are shown, along with incomplete separation of tissue
fragments (partial tears). Partial tears were mostly in the immediate
vicinity of terminal hepatic veins, rarely involving portal tracts.
The range for each numerical parameter is given for the set of 16 biopsies. |
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