Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Surgical Pathology**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.- Covers the latest developments in molecular technologies and immunohistochemical markers to provide useful diagnostic and prognostic information and inform therapeutic decisions- Provides all the necessary tools to make a comprehensive diagnostic workup, including data from ancillary techniques and molecular findings whenever appropriate- Incorporates more than 3000 high-quality color illustrations to help you recognize and diagnose any tissue sample under the microscope- Reviews next-generation sequencing (NGS) to help identify targetable mutations in gastrointestinal tract tumors and provide more accurate classification and precision therapies- Features extensive tables, graphs, and flowcharts to help you effectively grasp complex topics and streamline your decision-making- Helps you avoid diagnostic errors with practical advice on pitfalls in differential diagnosis- Incorporates the latest WHO guidelines throughout- Winner of the 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards First Prize Award in Pathology- 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
Table of Contents
Section I General Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract1. Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopic and Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology2. Screening and Surveillance Guidelines in Gastroenterology3. Diagnostic Cytology of the Gastrointestinal Tract4. Infectious Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract5. Manifestations of Immunodeficiency in the Gastrointestinal Tract6. Autoimmune Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract7. Systemic Illnesses Involving the Gastrointestinal Tract8. Neuromuscular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract9. Congenital and Developmental Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract10. Enteropathies Associated with Chronic Diarrhea and Malabsorption in Childhood11. Vascular Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract12. Drug-Induced Disorders of the Gastrointestinal TractSection II Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract13. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Inflammatory Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract14. Inflammatory Disorders of the Esophagus15. Inflammatory Disorders of the Stomach16. Inflammatory Disorders of the Small Intestine17. Inflammatory Disorders of the Large Intestine18. Inflammatory Disorders of the AppendixSection III Polyps of the Gastrointestinal Tract19. Polyps of the Esophagus20. Polyps of the Stomach21. Polyps of the Small Intestine22. Polyps of the Large IntestineSection IV Epithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract23. Molecular Diagnostics of Tubal Gut Neoplasms24. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Esophagus25. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Stomach26. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Small Intestine27. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Large Intestine28. Epithelial Neoplasms of the Appendix29. Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastrointestinal and Pancreatobiliary TractsSection V Nonepithelial Neoplasms of the Gastrointestinal Tract30. Mesenchymal Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract31. Hematolymphoid Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Hepatobiliary Tract, and PancreasSection VI Anal Pathology32. Inflammatory and Neoplastic Disorders of the Anal Canal33. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Pancreatic Disorders34. Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Tissue Processing Techniques and Normal Histology35. Molecular Genetics of Pancreatobiliary Neoplasms36. Diagnostic Cytology of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas37. Developmental Disorders of the Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Tract, and Pancreas38. Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract39. Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Biliary Tract40. Inflammatory and Other Nonneoplastic Disorders of the Pancreas41. Tumors of the Pancreas42. Tumors of Major and Minor Ampullae43. Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis of Medical Liver Disorders44. Liver Tissue Processing and Normal Histology45. Molecular Pathogenesis and Diagnostics of Hepatocellular Tumors46. Diagnostic Cytology of the Liver47. Acute and Chronic Infectious Hepatitis48. Autoimmune and Chronic Cholestatic Disorders of the Liver49. Toxin- and Drug-Induced Disorders of the Liver50. Fatty Liver Disease51. Cirrhosis52. Vascular Disorders of the Liver53. Pathology of Liver and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation54. Liver Pathology in Pregnancy55. Inherited Metabolic and Developmental Disorders of the Pediatric and Adult Liver56. Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Liver
