The severity of lymphosclerosis can be graded based on a number of gross features.
Parameters:
(1) wall thickness
(2) gross appearance
(3) wall expandable
(4) identifiable lumen
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Wall Thickness
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Gross Appearance
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Wall Expandable
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Identifiable Lumen
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Sclerosis Grade
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very thin
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translucent
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yes
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yes
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none/normal (S0)
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thin
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white
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yes
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yes
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mild (S1)
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thick
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white
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no
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yes, small
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moderate (S3)
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very thick
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white
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no
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no
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severe (S4)
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