Liver Biopsy: Results and Values: Biopsy of the Liver, Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

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Alternate Names : Biopsy of the Liver, Percutaneous Liver Biopsy

Abnormalities on a liver biopsy can identify several disorders, including:

cirrhosis, which is a chronic disease causing scarring of the liver

hemochromatosis, which causes a buildup of iron in the liver

hepatitis

tuberculosis, an infection that usually begins in the lungs

Wilson disease, in which copper builds up in the liver

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Liver Biopsy: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/29/01

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