MacSween’s Pathology of the Liver, 7th Edition

Description:

Since its first publication more than 35 years ago, MacSween’s Pathology of the Liver, by Drs. Alastair D. Burt, Linda D. Ferrell, and Stefan G. Hübscher, has established itself as the definitive reference on liver pathology. The 7th Edition continues the tradition of excellence with more than 1,000 high-quality illustrations, coverage of the new and emerging diagnostic applications and techniques that pathologists must be familiar with, an up-to-date review of drug-induced injury, and much more. A must-have for every surgical pathologist, MacSween’s remains the most authoritative and comprehensive book in its field.

Features:

Provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art coverage of all malignant and benign hepatobiliary disorders from an international "who’s who" in the field.

Helps you quickly recognize the wide variety of liver appearances that result from infections, tumors, and tumor-like lesions, as well as organ damage caused by drugs and toxins.

Features 1,000+ full-color illustrations that provide a complete visual guide to each tumor or tumor-like lesion and assist in the recognition and diagnosis of any tissue sample you’re likely to encounter.

Incorporates relevant data from ancillary techniques (immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics), giving you the tools required to master the latest breakthroughs in diagnostic technology.

New To This Edition:

Includes an updated chapter on mechanisms of liver disease, including coverage of regression and remodeling of disease and new information on next generation sequencing; an up-to-date review of drug-induced injury, including the effects of herbal and alternative medicines.

Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table Of Contents:

Chapter 1. Structure, Function, and Responses to Injury

Chapter 2. Cellular and Molecular Techniques

Chapter 3. Developmental and Inherited Liver Disease

Chapter 4. Disorders of Iron Overload

Chapter 5. Fatty Liver Disease

Chapter 6. Viral Hepatitis

Chapter 7. Other Viral and Infectious Diseases

Chapter 8. Autoimmune Hepatitis

Chapter 9. Bile Duct Diseases

Chapter 10. Diseases of the Gallbladder

Chapter 11. Vascular Disorders

Chapter 12. Drugs and Toxins

Chapter 13. Tumours and Tumourlike Lesions

Chapter 14. Transplantation Pathology

Chapter 15. Liver in Systemic Disease