Michael Scott Torbenson: Atlas of Liver Pathology, Gebunden

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Closely mirroring the daily sign-out process, Atlas of Liver Pathology: A Pattern-Based Approach, Second Edition ,by Drs. Michael S. Torbenson and Gwyneth Soon, is a highly illustrated, efficient guide to accurate diagnosis. This practical, up-to-date reference uses a proven, pattern-based approach to clearly explain how to interpret challenging cases by highlighting red flags in the clinical chart and locating hidden clues in the slides. Useful as a daily "scope-side guide," it features numerous clinical and educational features that help you find pertinent information, reach a correct diagnosis, and assemble a thorough and streamlined pathology report.

• More than 1, 000 high-quality, full-color images, many new to this edition, illustrate patterns and key features for common and uncommon pathological entities affecting the liver. Each image is captioned with key diagnostic considerations and includes callouts showing subtle features and diagnostic clues.

• New chaptersinclude The Normal Liver, Gallbladder Pathology, and Lymphomas of the Liver and Gallbladder

• Practical tools throughout the text include:

  • Tables that emphasize salient clinicopathologic features, management implications, and therapeutic options
  • Discussions of how and when to incorporate and interpret immunohistochemical stains and molecular studies
  • Checklists for key elements of the diagnostic approach and sample notes for inclusion in pathology reports
  • Brief reviews of normal histology that provide contrast to succeeding patterns
  • "Pearls and Pitfalls" and "Near Misses" sections with lessons from real life sign-out experience
  • "Frequently Asked Questions" sections that discuss common diagnostic dilemmas
  • "Sample Note" sections that offer a template of how to sign out cases from the simple to the complex
  • A comprehensive quiz that provides experience with high-yield, board-style teaching topics