Biopsy Interpretation of the Liver is a practical source of information to understand the diseases of the liver, with particular emphasis on the histopathology of those diseases.

The book offers clear guidelines for the pathologist to recognize and diagnose a full spectrum of liver disorders. It progresses from the basics—including technical considerations, liver anatomy, and examination methods—then provides essential guidelines for recognizing and assessing specific hepatic conditions.

In this completely updated Second edition, the authors have updated the content on transplantation pathology and have also provided new chapters on immunopathology and molecular pathology of liver diseases.

A companion website provides the fully searchable text, over 700 additional full-color images of common and rare entities, and a test bank that is ideal for board exam preparation.

Contents

1. A Brief History of Liver Biopsy
2. Indications for Liver Biopsy
3. Technical Considerations
4. Anatomic Considerations
5. Examination of the Liver Biopsy
6. Embryology and Developmental Considerations
7. Nonspecific Reactions of the Liver
8. Acute Viral Hepatitis
9. Chronic Hepatitis (Chronic Necroinflammatory Disease of the Liver)
10. Autoimmune Hepatitis and Related Disorders
11. Effects of Drugs and Toxins on the Liver
12. Granulomas
13. Alcoholic Liver Disease
14. Metabolic Disorders
15. Hemochromatosis and Other Iron-Related Disorders
16. Wilson Disease and Indian Childhood Cirrhosis
17. Small Bile Duct Disorders
18. Large Bile Duct Disorders
19. Vascular Disorders
20. Cirrhosis, Hepatic Fibrosis, and Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
21. Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
22. The Liver in Systemic Disorders
23. Bacterial, Spirochetal, Rickettsial, Chlamydial, Protozoal, and Helminthic Causes of Hepatitis
24. Benign Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions
25. Primary and Metastatic Malignant Tumors of the Liver
26. Transplantation Pathology
27. Evaluation of Cholestasis
28. Differential Diagnosis: Common Liver Biopsy Problems

Index

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