Liver Biopsy
Liver Biopsy
Liver biopsy is a procedure used to determine various types of liver diseases. It is a safe procedure. Complication rarely occurs (1 in 50,000 procedures)
Technique
A small tissue piece is obtained from the liver to perform a microscopic examination.
Indications
Idiopathic cause resulting in an increased level of liver enzymes
Staging of liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis B, autoimmune hepatitis, and Wilson disease
Sampling of liver lesions