Neoplasms and Nodules

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CHAPTER 11 Neoplasms and Nodules Introduction This chapter is intended to provide a working overview of the tumours and tumour-like nodular lesions that the pathologist will encounter with some frequency…

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The Liver in Systemic Disease and Pregnancy

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CHAPTER 15 The Liver in Systemic Disease and Pregnancy Introduction Liver biopsies are often obtained to evaluate abnormalities of liver function tests in patients with known or suspected systemic disease…

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Biliary Disease

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CHAPTER 5 Biliary Disease Introduction There are many sites along the biliary tree where bile flow may be interrupted, from the bile canaliculi and smallest intrahepatic ducts to the large…

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The Liver in Organ Transplantation

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CHAPTER 16 The Liver in Organ Transplantation Introduction The pathologist is often asked to examine liver biopsies obtained to evaluate liver dysfunction in transplant patients, including recipients of liver, renal…

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Chronic Hepatitis

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CHAPTER 9 Chronic Hepatitis Definition and causes Chronic hepatitis is a common reason for persistently abnormal liver function tests1 and forms the background for the development of much cirrhosis2 and…

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Disturbances of Copper and Iron Metabolism

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CHAPTER 14 Disturbances of Copper and Iron Metabolism Wilson’s disease (hepatolenticular degeneration) Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in the gene ATP7B for copper-transporting ATPase located…

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Cirrhosis

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CHAPTER 10 Cirrhosis Introduction Cirrhosis is a diffuse process in which the normal lobules are replaced by architecturally abnormal nodules separated by fibrous tissue.1,2 The nodules, which are most commonly…

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Acute Viral Hepatitis

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CHAPTER 6 Acute Viral Hepatitis Introduction Acute hepatitis is not usually an indication for liver biopsy. There are, however, at least three reasons why pathologists sometimes receive liver biopsy samples…

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