Maria Westerhoff

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of neoplastic and nonneoplastic diseases of the liver, biliary tree, pancreas, and gallbladder, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the fourth edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource. Presents clear delineations in challenging diagnoses for both nonneoplastic and neoplastic settings, illustrates novel tumor variants, uses updated terminology and society guidelines, and summarizes the role of molecular findings for diagnosis Analyzes hundreds of diagnoses, each of which include critical diagnostic information such as definitions, epidemiology, clinical presentation, macro- and microscopic features, differential diagnoses, and pathologic interpretation pearls Details the increasing use of molecular methods to diagnose cholestatic biliary liver conditions and other liver diseases of unknown etiology Notes critical recent terminology changes, such as the switch from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) Elucidates novel variants of hepatocellular tumors and cholangiocarcinoma, and illustrates the integration of genomic findings in establishing the diagnosis and subclassification of tumors Features 1,600+ high-quality print images (with an additional 250+ images in the complimentary eBook), including histology and gross pathology images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical photographs, and radiology images Reflects the most recent information from the 6th edition WHO Classification of Tumours, Digestive System Tumours, the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), and the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), including new AASLD guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and EASL guidelines for cholangiocarcinoma Features a templated, highly formatted design; concise, bulleted text; key facts in each chapter; and an extensive index for easy reference Includes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of neoplastic and nonneoplastic diseases of the digestive tract and accessory organs such as the pancreas and liver, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, Diagnostic Pathology: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource. Analyzes hundreds of diagnoses, each of which include critical diagnostic information such as definitions, epidemiology, clinical presentation, macro- and microscopic features, differential diagnoses, and pathologic interpretation pearls. Features thorough updates throughout, including novel immunohistochemical markers and other ancillary techniques (such as BAP1, INSM1, Rb, albumin in situ hybridization) that play an increasingly critical role in improving diagnoses Addresses recent advances in molecular pathology-new diagnostic, immunohistochemical, molecular, and genetic techniques used for diagnosis, as well as new details about the genesis and activity of tumors in the liver, pancreas, and biliary systems Includes details from the 2019 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Digestive System regarding important changes to diagnostic techniques, identification of new variants of cancers, and immunohistochemical markers and ancillary techniques that improve diagnosis and treatment options Reflects recent WHO updates and updates from the AJCC's 8th Edition Cancer Staging Manual such as new terminology, new grading of neuroendocrine tumors and neuroendocrine carcinomas, and characteristic molecular alterations in hepatocellular adenoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and other tumors Uses a templated page layout, bulleted text, and a generous number of high-quality images to help practicing and in-training pathologists reach a confident diagnosis Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all text, figures, and references on a variety of devices