Main description:

This 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

Contents:

Section 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

NCPF, EHPVO, VOD

Section VI: Mixed Pattern

DILI-Dr Chaggan

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

Cirrhosis

Section X: Transplant Pathology

Transplant Pathology

Section XI: Nodular Lesion Liver

Nodular Lesion Liver