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Table 3 Scoring methods for histological observation

From: The preventive effect of Gastrodia elata Blume extract on vancomycin-induced acute kidney injury in rats

Histopathological parameter

Grade

Tubular dilation

Tubular epithelial desquamation

Tubular vacuolation

Interstitial inflammation

Interstitial edema

Cast

0 = no damage

1 = mild damage

2 = moderate damage

3 = severe damage