About Biopsy, Liver (Liver Biopsy)

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Biopsy, Liver (Liver Biopsy)

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Biopsy, Liver (Liver Biopsy) InformationWarning About Liver BiopsyIf you have a fever; difficulty breathing; chills; dizziness; or tenderness or severe pain at the site of a liver biopsy or in the chest, shoulder, or abdomen within 72 hours after the procedure, please call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room. How Do I Prepare for a Liver Biopsy?When preparing for a liver biopsy, there are several things to keep in mind.
Is Liver Biopsy Safe?In most instances, there are no complications in obtaining a liver biopsy. However, rarely internal bleeding may occur, as well as a leak of bile from the liver or gallbladder. What Happens on the Day of a Liver Biopsy?Laboratory tests will be performed on the day of a liver biopsy or 2-3 days before the procedure, as directed by your doctor. These tests may include a blood count, a platelet count, and a measurement of your blood's ability to clot. Before the procedure:
What is a Liver Biopsy?A liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small needle is inserted into the liver to collect a tissue sample. This is performed as an office or outpatient procedure or during surgery. The tissue is then analyzed in a laboratory to help doctors diagnose a variety of disorders and diseases in the liver. A liver biopsy is most often performed to help identify the cause of:
What other methods of liver biopsy are available?Two other methods of liver biopsy may also be available: laparoscopic and transvenous. During a laparoscopic biopsy, a laparoscope (a thin lighted tube with a camera attached) is inserted through an incision in the abdomen. The laparoscope sends images of the liver to a monitor that the physician watches while using instruments to remove tissue samples from one or more parts of the liver. This type of biopsy may be used when tissue samples are needed from specific parts of the liver. A transvenous biopsy may be done when patients have blood-clotting problems or fluid in the abdomen. The physician inserts a tube called a catheter into a vein in the neck and guides it to the liver. A biopsy needle is placed into the catheter and then into the liver to obtain a sample. |
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