Neoplasms of the Biliary Tract. Radiologic and Pathologic Correlations

1. Anatomy of the Biliary Tract.- 2. Bile Duct Cysts.- 3. Cystic Neoplasms.- 4. Benign Neoplasms of the Bile Ducts.- 5. Precursors of Cholangiocarcinoma.- 6. Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm of the Bile Ducts.- 7. Cholangiocarcinoma.- 8. Tumors of the Gallbladder.- 9. Tumors of the Ampulla Vater and Duodenal Papilla.

This book provides a thorough overview of the radiologic and pathologic findings of neoplastic diseases of the biliary tract, a sound knowledge of which is essential for appropriate patient management. A key feature is the correlation of imaging findings with both gross pathologic and histopathologic findings for each disease. This is of the utmost importance in understanding true pathologic abnormalities, bearing in mind, for example, the difficulty in ascertaining disease spread and extent on the basis of pathology alone. Since the first edition of the book, conceptual understanding of neoplastic disease of the bile ducts and cholangiocarcinogenesis has evolved significantly, and in the new edition the classification of diseases is based on the most recent edition of the WHO Classification of Tumors of the Digestive System. In addition, some newly recognized pathologies are covered. The book will enhance understanding of the pathology of neoplastic diseases of the biliary tract and aid imaging interpretation. It will be a great asset for pathologists, radiologists, biliary surgeons, and gastroenterologists.

Jae Hoon Lim, MD
Professor
Department of Radiology, Myongji Hospital

Kee Taek Jang, MD
Professor
Department of Pathology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical center

Jung Hoon Kim, MD
Professor
Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine,
Seoul National University College of Medicine