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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all
text, figures, and references on a variety of devices
