MacSween's Pathology of the Liver

Book Details

• Author: Burt, Alastair D., M.D.

• Brand: Elsevier

• Edition: 8

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 1092

• Release Date: 04-01-2023

• Model Number: 9780702082283

• Part Number: 9780702082283

• EAN: 9780702082283

• Package Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.0 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book
MacSween’s Pathology of the Liver, 8th Edition, stands as the most authoritative and comprehensive reference in hepatobiliary pathology. Edited by leading global experts—Alastair D. Burt, Linda D. Ferrell, and Stefan G. Hübscher—this edition offers an in-depth exploration of the full spectrum of liver diseases, from infections and toxic injuries to tumors and tumor-like lesions.

Designed for practicing surgical pathologists, pathology trainees, and hepatology professionals, the book delivers unmatched clarity through more than 1,000 full-color illustrations that depict key diagnostic patterns. It incorporates current advances in molecular diagnostics, including targeted therapies, genetic markers, and personalized medicine approaches, while carefully outlining the strengths and limitations of modern testing techniques.

Detailed coverage of the latest WHO classification updates, TNM staging systems, and newly recognized histologic variants ensures that readers stay aligned with current global standards. Each chapter emphasizes clinicopathologic correlation, guiding the reader through morphologic features, differential diagnoses, and practical reporting strategies.

Enhanced with information drawn from immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, and molecular genetics, this edition equips clinicians and pathologists with the essential tools required for accurate and confident diagnosis. The inclusion of a fully searchable eBook further enhances accessibility and usability for daily reference and study.