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liver biopsy

a liver biopsy involves inserting a needle between the ribs to collect a small sample of liver tissue. samples of liver tissue can then be examined under a microscope to further check a suspected or known liver disease.

a liver biopsy may be done after other tests have failed to provide a clear diagnosis or determine the severity of a liver problem. it can also be used to monitor certain forms of liver disease, such as hepatitis c. a liver biopsy can reveal long-term inflammation (chronic hepatitis), scar tissue formation (cirrhosis), or cancer.

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