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The Anatomy and Histology of the Liver and Biliary Tract

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Liver is the largest organ in the human body, which has several specific functions: metabolic, synthetic, storage, catabolic, and excretory. It is composed of three major compartments, blended together harmoniously: the hepatocytes, the biliary system, and the vascular system. Embryology, gross anatomy, and normal histology of the liver are described in this chapter, highlighting the peculiar aspects of the pediatric age. Detailed knowledge of the normal hepatic anatomy is essential and prerequisite to understand the diseased liver.

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    Maria Guido, Samantha Sarcognato & Diana Sacchi

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This chapter is dedicated to a dear friend and colleague, Flavia Bortolotti, who has broadened our horizons on the fascinating world of pediatric liver.

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Guido, M., Sarcognato, S., Sacchi, D., Ludwig, K. (2019). The Anatomy and Histology of the Liver and Biliary Tract. In: D'Antiga, L. (eds) Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96400-3_3

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