Liver Biopsy Interpretation: Patterns and Clinical Correlations-Recorded Webinar

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The webinar was hosted by Jim Jai, President of the Florida Society of Pathologists (FSP), who introduced Dr. Murti Krishna, a renowned pathologist. Dr. Krishna discussed liver pathology, focusing on pattern recognition and clinical correlations, which are important for understanding liver diseases. He emphasized the importance of examining liver biopsies in the context of clinical information and discussed various liver injury patterns, including hepatitis, biliary, necrosis, vascular abnormalities, regenerative changes, and steatosis. Dr. Krishna highlighted the significance of recognizing these patterns for providing accurate diagnoses and guiding clinical treatment.<br /><br />He detailed the histological features of liver conditions, such as autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and primary biliary cholangitis, alongside related issues like drug-induced liver injury and COVID-19-related cholangiopathy. Emphasis was placed on distinguishing these conditions from neoplastic processes, like lymphomas, which can sometimes mimic liver disease histologically.<br /><br />Moreover, Dr. Krishna addressed grading and staging systems for chronic hepatitis, underscoring their role as tools for communication between pathologists and clinicians. He underscored the relevance of using these systems consistently to avoid miscommunication.<br /><br />In closing, Dr. Krishna noted the overall importance of clinical correlation in pathology, advocating for clear dialogue between clinical and pathological teams to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The session concluded with a Q&amp;A, highlighting the value of pathology in offering diagnostic surprises that can guide more precise patient management.

Keywords

liver pathology

clinical correlations

liver diseases

liver biopsies

liver injury patterns

histological features

chronic hepatitis

clinical correlation

diagnosis

patient management