MacSween's Pathology of the Liver 6/e

Hardcover - 820 pages 6/e

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This definitive reference text provides you with all of the information necessary to effectively diagnose and
confidently sign out hepatobilary tissue samples. An invaluable aid to pathologists and hepatologists at all levels of
training and practice, this book covers the full range of both benign and malignant lesions of the liver and biliary
tract. All entities are accompanied by over a thousand carefully chosen photographs of outstanding quality. Summary
tables, diagnostic flow charts, and analytic tables provide all the information you need for confident interpretation
and accurate diagnosis.






New technologies on the horizon in diagnostic Hepatology






New terminology/nomenclature of liver tumors particularly precursor lesions






Up to date coverage of drug induced injury covering entire spectrum including adverse reactions to novel biologics and
alternative medicines






Readers can apply the 2010 WHO Classification in their routine diagnostic practice








New chapter on methods: state of the art and forward looking which includes scoping new microscopic methods and puts
biopsies in context with other new diagnostics






Expanded and enhanced chapter on Tumors with inclusion of cytopathology and use of WHO 2010 classification






Fresh approach to fatty liver disease by leaders in the field






State of the art new chapter on iron overload with novel approach to classification (guided by the involvement of
arguably the world leading scientist in this field.






Even broader coverage of infections and liver disease