Treatment Duration
15 Minutes
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Treatment Cost
₹ 3,000
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A liver biopsy is a procedure to collect tiny samples of tissue from the liver with the help of a thin needle. A biopsy test is done to check for liver damage and the extent of it. The tissue samples taken from the liver are studied under a microscope to check for signs of disease or injury. With the help of a biopsy, the doctor can tell us how well the liver is functioning and if there are any abnormal cells in the liver.
In the biopsy, the doctor assesses the stage of liver fibrosis. Fibrosis is scarring or thickening of the liver. Fibrosis has four stages such as F1, F2, F3, and F4:
A liver biopsy may also be done to check the cause of:
A liver biopsy is performed in the following ways:
The following things can happen on the day of the procedure. The patient will be:
The patient will be instructed to lie on their back. The doctor will use an ultrasound to mark the location of the liver. Further steps proceed as:
If a Percutaneous Liver Biopsy procedure is used:
If a Transvenous Liver Biopsy procedure is used:
After Liver Biopsy, the patient will:
Though Liver Biopsy is a safe procedure, sometimes there are a few possible risks and complications involved while performing a liver biopsy:
The patient must contact their doctor if they notice any of the following:
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