BookMichael S. Torbenson.
Summary: "Part of the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of the Liver, 4th Edition, provides practical, highly illustrated information on the diagnosis and prognosis of the full range of biopsies of the liver. Practical, well-organized, and highly readable, this fully revised volume by Dr. Michael S. Torbenson addresses both common and unusual issues that arise in the day-to-day interpretation of liver biopsies, teaching the best diagnostic practices as well as how to avoid the most common pitfalls. Frames each diagnosis in its most common clinical context, explaining how the pathology can be used to make key clinical management decisions. Presents key differential features of tumors, organized according to diagnostic category"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
General Approach to Biopsy Specimens
Liver Injury Patterns
Immunohistochemistry and Special Stains in Liver Pathology
The Almost Normal Liver Biopsy
Acute and Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Other Infections of the Liver
Granulomatous Disease
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Fatty Liver Disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Biliary Tract Disease and Cholestatic Liver Disease
Pediatric Cholestatic Liver Disease
Vascular Disease
Transplant Pathology
Iron Overload in the Liver
Genetic Diseases of the Liver
Liver Disease in Systemic Conditions
Cryptogenic Cirrhosis
Benign and Malignant Pediatric Tumors
Adult Benign and Malignant Mesenchymal Tumors
Hepatocellular Pseudotumors and Tumors
Benign and Malignant Biliary Tumors
Lymphoma and Metastatic Disease.