This new volume in the Biopsy Interpretation Series offers clear guidelines to help you to recognize and diagnose a full spectrum of liver disorders with speed, confidence, and accuracy. It begins with the basics—technical considerations, liver anatomy, and examination methods—then provides essential guidelines for recognizing and assessing specific hepatic conditions, such as hepatitis, toxic liver disease, bile duct disorders, and cirrhosis. Look for a timely discussion on liver transplantation...and speculations on the future of the liver biopsy.

A bound-in CD-ROM contains over 500 full-color images.