Hepatorenal fibrocystic diseases (HRFCDs) are among the most common inherited human
disorders. The discovery that proteins defective in the autosomal dominant and recessive …

Of individuals in the human population, 99.99% have developed identical thoracoabdominal
asymmetry with the cardiac apex, a bilobed lung, the stomach, and the spleen on the left …

The last decade has seen tremendous advances in understanding the molecular
mechanisms that control vertebrate organogenesis. Transgenic animal models, mainly in …

Objectives To identify important factors in the differential diagnosis of renal cysts associated
with hyperechogenic kidneys. Methods This was a retrospective multicenter study. We …

Nephronophthisis associated ciliopathies (NPHP‐AC) are a group of phenotypically related
conditions that include Joubert syndrome, Meckel syndrome, nephronophthisis (NPHP), and …

Background Renal–hepatic–pancreatic dysplasia type 1 (RHPD1) is a rare sporadic and
autosomal recessive disorder with unknown incidence. RHPD1 is caused by biallelic …

Background In adult liver, the mesenchymal cells, portal fibroblasts and vascular smooth
muscle cells can transdifferentiate into myofibroblasts, and are involved in portal fibrosis …

The biliary tree extends from the canals of Hering at the margin of the most peripheral portal
tracts to the ampulla of Vater. Malformations occur at every level of this structure. Phenotypic …

Tumor Diagnosis-Practical approach and pattern analysis, Second edition, has been
thoroughly revised to provide the most up-to-date information for all pathologists …