Chapter 33 LIVER BIOPSY
• Since liver biopsy is an invasive procedure, the procedure requires appropriate precautions and informed consent.
BIOPSY METHODS
Indications
• Diagnosis of abnormal liver tests, usually after at least 6 months of inconclusive serological tests.
• Diagnosis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), autoimmune hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease.
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