Table 1: Semi-quantitative measurement criteria of edema, vascular proliferation and fibrosis.

Grade Edema Vascular proliferation Fibrosis
0 None None None
1 Minimal dissociation of collagen bands (34%) Minimal increase in vascular structures (42%) Minimal increase in number of fibroblasts (27%)
2 Marked dissociation of collagen bands and fluid between the bands (66%) Intense clustering of vascular structures (58%) Extensive fibrosis (73%)