Unparalleled in scope and content, Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas provides the most relevant and up-to-date clinical, etiologic, molecular, and therapeutic management information for surgical pathologists in training and in practice. The fully revised 4th Edition of this award-winning title offers a wealth of information in this fast-changing field, including recent advances in molecular biology and immunohistochemistry, in a clearly written, well-structured manner that is easy to read and navigate. This one-stop reference for the entire gastrointestinal system enables you to improve turnaround time when diagnosing a specimen and to clearly report on the prognosis and therapeutic management options to surgical and medical colleagues.
Key Features
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Covers the latest developments in molecular technologies and immunohistochemical markers to provide useful diagnostic and prognostic information and inform therapeutic decisions.
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Provides all the necessary tools to make a comprehensive diagnostic workup, including data from ancillary techniques and molecular findings whenever appropriate.
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Incorporates more than 3000 high-quality color illustrations to help you recognize and diagnose any tissue sample under the microscope.
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Reviews next-generation sequencing (NGS) to help identify targetable mutations in gastrointestinal tract tumors and provide more accurate classification and precision therapies.
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Features extensive tables, graphs, and flowcharts to help you effectively grasp complex topics and streamline your decision-making.
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Helps you avoid diagnostic errors with practical advice on pitfalls in differential diagnosis.
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Incorporates the latest WHO guidelines throughout.
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Winner of the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards First Prize Award in Pathology.
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access an image bank, as well as all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Author Information
By Robert D. Odze, MD, FRCP(C), Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School; Chief, GI Pathology Service, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; John R. Goldblum, MD, FCAP, FASCP, FACG, Chairman of Pathology, Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Pathology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Section I General Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
1 Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopic and Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology
2 Screening and Surveillance Guidelines in Gastroenterology
3 Diagnostic Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
4 Infectious Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
5 Manifestations of Immunodeficiency in the Gastrointestinal Tract
6 Autoimmune Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
7 Systemic Illnesses Involving the Gastrointestinal Tract
8 Neuromuscular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
9 Congenital and Developmental Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
10 Enteropathies Associated with Chronic Diarrhea and Malabsorption in Childhood
11 Vascular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
12 Drug-Induced Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Section II Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
13 Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
14 Inflammatory Disorders of the Esophagus
15 Inflammatory Disorders of the Stomach
16 Inflammatory Disorders of the Small Intestine
17 Inflammatory Disorders of the Large Intestine
18 Inflammatory Disorders of the Appendix
Section III Polyps of the Gastrointestinal Tract
19 Polyps of the Esophagus
20 Polyps of the Stomach
21 Polyps of the Small Intestine
22 Polyps of the Large Intestine
Section IV Epithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract
23 Molecular Diagnostics of Tubal Gut Neoplasms
24 Epithelial Neoplasms of the Esophagus
25 Epithelial Neoplasms of the Stomach
26 Epithelial Neoplasms of the Small Intestine
27 Epithelial Neoplasms of the Large Intestine
28 Epithelial Neoplasms of the Appendix
29 Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal and Pancreatobiliary Tracts
Section V Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract
30 Mesenchymal Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
31 Hematolymphoid Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Hepatobiliary Tract, and Pancreas
Section VI Anal Pathology
32 Inflammatory and Neoplastic Disorders of the Anal Canal
33 Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Pancreatic Disorders
34 Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology
35 Molecular Genetics of Pancreatobiliary Neoplasms
36 Diagnostic Cytology of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas
37 Developmental Disorders of the Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas
38 Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract
39 Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract
40 Inflammatory and Other Nonneoplastic Disorders of the Pancreas
41 Tumors of the Pancreas
42 Tumors of Major and Minor Ampullae
43 Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Medical Liver Disorders
44 Liver Tissue Processing and Normal Histology
45 Molecular Pathogenesis and Diagnostics of Hepatocellular Tumors
46 Diagnostic Cytology of the Liver
47 Acute and Chronic Infectious Hepatitis
48 Autoimmune and Chronic Cholestatic Disorders of the Liver
49 Toxin- and Drug-Induced Disorders of the Liver
50 Fatty Liver Disease
51 Cirrhosis
52 Vascular Disorders of the Liver
53 Pathology of Liver and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
54 Liver Pathology in Pregnancy
55 Inherited Metabolic and Developmental Disorders of the Pediatric and Adult Liver
56 Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Liver
"This fourth edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of pathology in the gastrointestinal tract and its related organs. The previous edition was published in 2014." ©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Jiayun Fang, MD (University of Michigan Medical School) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!
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