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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2007; 13(35): 4755-4760
Published online Sep 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i35.4755
Table 1 Histological grading of iron storage[2]
GradeEase of observation and magnification required
0Granules absent or barely discernible at × 400
1Granules barely discernible at × 250 and easily confirmed at × 250
2Discrete granules resolved at × 100
3Discrete granules resolved at × 25
4Masses visible at × 10, or naked eye