Table 1. Characteristics of the evolution Phase of the lesions.
Phase | Irregular margin | Necrosis | Calcification | Cartilaginous consistency | Halus size in relation to necrosis |
I * | + | - | - | - | N.E.** |
II | - | + | +/− | - | +++ |
III | - | ++ | ++ | + | ++ |
IV | - | ++ | +++ | + | + |
Phase I lesions are subdivided in a or b regarding its contact with interlobular septae (in the b case).
N.E. means “not evaluable”.