Product Description

Evaluate and interpret the full range of liver biopsy specimens with the fully revised New Edition of this practical resource! Two internationally respected experts examine the pathologic changes in primary liver disease as well as systemic diseases affecting the liver. More than 400 illustrations – now in full color – depict the appearance of every condition. Gut called a previous edition "the best and most authoritative manual on the interpretation of liver biopsies…A must for anyone involved in liver biopsy diagnosis." * Correlates histopathologic features with clinical features to describe how pathology affects the diagnosis and management of liver disease. * Helps readers resolve their most difficult diagnostic questions more quickly with copious technical tips and diagnostic "pearls" based on Drs. Scheuer and Lefkowitch’s extensive experience. * Examines all aspects of liver pathology: normal, hepatidities, childhood diseases, and neoplasms. * Includes a glossary of frequently used terms and descriptions and a selection key references.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #347389 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 448 pages

Review
"A classic...Magnificently illustrated. The book belongs on the shelf of everyone concerned with liver disease."-Journal of Hepatology
"All aspcts of the book, production and contents are superlative."-Modern Pathology

About the Author
Peter J. Scheuer, MD(Lond), DSc(Med), FRCPath, Professsor Emeritus, Royal Free and University College Medical School of University College, London, UK; and Jay H. Lefkowitch, MD, Professor of Clinical Pathology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY

Customer Reviews

The Best!
Uequivocally the best review on liver biopsy interpretation ever available. A must have for all hepatologists and pathologists.

great book
it is great book, and very helpful, I recommend this book to residents and practicing pathologists.