This atlas describes and illustrates the pathology of solid organ transplants and includes
chapters covering transplant pathology of the kidney lung heart liver pancreas small bowel
and limbs. Each of these chapters briefly reviews the latest rejection classifications for each
organ system with explanatory notes highlighting diagnostic criteria and tables listing
entities in the differential diagnosis. Included with each chapter are images demonstrating the
pathology of the most common and important diseases especially patterns of organ rejection and
related entities or mimickers. Examples of classic disease processes are provided as well as
atypical presentations that may highlight and prevent diagnostic pitfalls. A comprehensive
explanation of the immunogenetics of transplant rejection is included enabling the general
pathologist to become familiar with the most important aspects of serologic testing in this
patient population. A review of post-transplant lymphoproliferative diseases is also provided.
Practical Atlas of Transplant Pathology is aimed at both general and expert pathologists who
encounter transplant pathology specimens in their practice.
