Practical Hepatic Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach: A Volume in the Pattern Recognition Series

A volume in the popular Pattern Recognition Series, Practical Hepatic Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach features completely updated and reorganized content, resulting in a truly practical guide to understanding liver pathology. Dr. Romil Saxena presents interpretation of liver biopsies according to a pattern-based approach that begins with recognition of the predominant histological pattern of injury, followed by identification of secondary features and appropriate work-up that lead you away from pitfalls to the best diagnosis.

• Unique "visual index" at the beginning of the book references the exact chapter and specific page needed for in-depth diagnostic guidance
• Superb, high-quality, full-color images illustrate pathognomonic features and common variations
• 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
• Coverage of the clinical aspects of liver transplantation allows you to understand the pathology and practice of this procedure