Cirrhosis
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of cirrhosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order tests, including:
abdominal CT scan
abdominal MRI
blood tests, such as liver function tests and a complete blood count, or CBC
radioisotope liver studies
ultrasound scanning
The only way to definitively diagnosis the presence of cirrhosis is with a liver biopsy. This involves the removal of a small piece of liver tissue that is examined under a microscope.
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