Loss of demarcation between NP and AF
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0 | Clear demarcation |
1 | Limited loss of demarcation |
2 | Substantial loss of demarcation |
3 | Complete loss of demarcation |
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Loss of proteoglycan from NP
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0 | No loss of haematoxophilia |
1 | Limited loss of haematoxophilia |
2 | Substantial loss of haematoxophilia |
3 | Complete loss of haematoxophilia |
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Presence and extent of fissures
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0 | No fissures |
1 | Fissures present within NP |
2 | Fissures extending to junction of NP and AF |
3 | Fissures extending to within AF |
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Cell cluster formation
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0 | No cell clusters |
1 | Less than 25% of cells formed into clusters |
2 | 25–75% of cells formed into clusters |
3 | Over 75% of cells formed into clusters |