Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a complete guide to the evaluation and interpretation of liver biopsy specimens for clinicians, providing the latest techniques and advances in the field.
Beginning with an introduction to the structure and function of the ‘normal’ liver, and discussion on situations requiring biopsy, and types of specimen, the following sections describe pathologic variations of liver diseases, ways to identify the changes, and qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
The book covers the full spectrum of disorders and diseases that may occur in the liver and includes chapters dedicated to liver transplant pathology, and paediatric liver disease. Current terminologies, grading and staging systems used in liver biopsy, are discussed in detail.
High definition slides and images enhance learning, and each chapter concludes with ‘points to remember’ highlighting the key features of the topic.
Key Points
- Complete guide to evaluation and interpretation of liver biopsy specimens
- Covers the full spectrum of liver disorders and diseases
- Includes discussion on terminologies, grading, and staging systems
- Features high definition slides and images, and key learning points
Table of ContentsSection I: Liver Biopsy
- Normal Liver
- Important Aspects of Liver Biopsy
- Approach to Liver Biopsy
- Special Stains and IHC
- Acute on Chronic Liver Failure and Clinical Scores
Section II: Hepatitic Pathology
- Acute Hepatitis
- Chronic Viral Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
Section III: Steatotic Pattern
- NASH
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
Section IV: Cholestatic Pattern
- Cholestatic Pathology
- Billiary Pathology
- Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome
- Overlap Syndromes
- IgG4 Cholangiopathy
Section V: Vascular Pattern
Section VI: Mixed Pattern
Section VII: Specific Pathologies
- Wilson Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Metabolic Liver Disease
Section VIII: Pediatric Liver Diseases
- Ductal Plate Malformation
- Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Caroli’s Disease
- Cholestatic Pediatric Diseases - EHBA, NH, PFIC, AATD, CF
Section IX: Cirrhosis
Section X: Transplant Pathology
Section XI: Nodular Lesion Liver
