Elsevier Practical Hepatic Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach (Pattern Recognition)

Part of the in-depth and practical Pattern Recognition series, Practical Hepatic Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach, 3rd Edition, helps you arrive at a rapid, accurate diagnosis by using a pattern-based approach. Dr. Romil Saxena leads a team of global hepatic pathology experts who offer practical assistance in identifying all major neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the liver, guiding you from a pathological pattern through the appropriate work-up, around the pitfalls, and to the best diagnosis. Hundreds of high-quality illustrations capture key morphologic patterns for a full range of common and rare conditions and assist in the interpretation of complex diagnostic puzzles, while a unique “visual index” at the beginning of the book directs you to the exact chapter and specific page you need for in-depth diagnostic guidance. Features comprehensive information on major adult and childhood liver diseases, hepatic neoplasms, and pre-neoplastic nodules, including clinical features, laboratory tests, imaging findings, and differential diagnosis Contains superb, high-quality, full-color images-high-resolution histopathologic photomicrographs including special stains, immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy, gross pathology images, radiology and clinical images, schematics and diagnostic algorithms-that illustrate pathognomonic features and common variations Features extensive updates from cover to cover, including coverage of molecular diagnostics, new diagnostic biomarkers and their role in differential diagnosis; newly described histologic entities and disease variants; and integration of targeted and personalized medicine approaches Covers key topics such as metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease (MAFLD); viral hepatitis and HIV-related liver pathology; drug-induced and toxin-related liver injury; hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma classification; liver transplantation pathology; fibrosis progression and regression mechanisms; and more Reflects WHO classification of hepatic tumors Includes a suggested reading list in each chapter of the most relevant references, for a quick overview of essential literature An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish after the publication date