Rare and Complex Liver Diseases

Rare and Complex Liver Diseases is a comprehensive guide that fills a critical gap in the literature, providing up-to-date, practical advice. The book is organized into distinct sections, each dedicated to a specific category of liver diseases. Topics covered include Autoimmune Liver Diseases such as Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC); Cholestatic Liver Diseases including Biliary Atresia and Alagille Syndrome; Vascular Liver Diseases like Budd-Chiari Syndrome and Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension; Metabolic Liver Diseases such as Wilson Disease and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency; Structural Liver Diseases including Polycystic Liver Disease; and Rare Liver Tumors like Cholangiocarcinoma and Hemangioendothelioma.

Additionally, chapters cover Liver Disease in Pregnancy and delve into Quality of Life issues, offering evidence-based insights and practical strategies for improving patient well-being. This book serves as an indispensable resource for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internists, and researchers specializing in liver diseases. It equips these professionals with the knowledge and practical advice necessary to improve patient outcomes and advance their field of study.

• Authored by leading opinion leaders in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology, ensuring high-quality, reliable content and expert perspectives on rare and complex liver diseases
• Underscores its authoritative character and invaluable contribution to the medical community, and is officially supported by the European Reference Network on Rare Liver Diseases (ERN RARE-LIVER)
• Tackles the significant unmet clinical needs relevant to nearly every gastroenterologist and hepatologist, offering practical advice grounded in pathophysiological understanding, with a strong emphasis on patient perspective and management