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. 2011 Aug 23;2(3):279–293. doi: 10.1007/s12975-011-0101-5

Table 2.

Criteria for histological evaluation of mineral deposits in the ovine brain specimen using Kossa staining

Degree of alteration (score points)
Aspect No pathology (0) Mild (1) Moderate (2) Severe (3)
Mineral deposits None 1 to 20a 20 to 50a >50a
Distribution (factor for multiplication)
Distribution of deposits focal: x1 multifocal: x2 diffuse: x3

aRefers to microscopic field of view at ×10 magnification