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Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

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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    Author: David J. Craner, MD
    Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
    Date Reviewed: 07/09/01



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