Liver Pathology: Diagnostic Challenges, Practical Considerations and Emerging Concepts

With advancements in the diagnosis, surveillance, and treatment of medical liver diseases, the utility of liver biopsy has evolved significantly in recent years. In 2022, the primary purpose of tissue biopsy at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston was to assess fibrosis stage (25%), autoimmune hepatitis or overlap syndrome (17.5%), fatty liver disease (14.2%), and cholestatic or hepatocellular liver injury with unknown cause (43.3%). Among the latter, many patients were suspected of having drug-/medication-induced liver injury, while some also had chronic systemic inflammatory disease.
Source: Surgical Pathology Clinics - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research