Biopsy Interpretation of the LiverBiopsy Interpretation of the Liver, Second Edition offers pathologists clear, practical guidelines for recognizing and diagnosing the full spectrum of liver disorders. Coverage begins with the basics—including technical considerations, liver anatomy, and examination methods—and progresses to specific disorders, with particular emphasis on histopathology. This completely updated Second Edition includes new material on transplantation pathology and new chapters on immunopathology and molecular pathology of liver diseases. A companion Website will provide 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
Technical Considerations | 15 |
Anatomic Considerations 5 | 35 |
Examination of the Liver Biopsy | 36 |
Embryology and Developmental Considerations | 51 |
Nonspecific Reactions of the Liver 7 | 62 |
Acute Viral Hepatitis | 65 |
Chronic Hepatitis Chronic Necroinflammatory Disease of the LiverGrading and Staging | 97 |
11 | 102 |
Bacterial Spirochetal Rickettsial Chlamydial Protozoal and Helminthic Causes of Hepatitis | 307 |
Benign Tumors and TumorLike Conditions | 321 |
Primary and Metastatic Malignant Tumors of the Liver A Brief History of Liver Biopsy Indications for Liver Biopsy 21 | 363 |
22 | 364 |
X | 365 |
4 | 368 |
36 | 369 |
49 | 370 |
Autoimmune Hepatitis and Related Disorders | 121 |
Effects of Drugs and Toxins on the Liver | 136 |
Granulomas | 137 |
12 | 141 |
Alcoholic Liver Disease | 177 |
Metabolic Disorders | 200 |
15 | 203 |
Hemochromatosis and Other IronRelated Disorders | 209 |
Copper Storage Disorders Wilson Disease Indian Childhood Cirrhosis and Menkes Disease | 220 |
Small Bile Duct Disorders | 233 |
Large Bile Duct Disorders | 245 |
Vascular Disorders | 255 |
Cirrhosis Hepatic Fibrosis and Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension | 267 |
The Liver in Systemic Disorders | 279 |
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