Liver biopsy

Liver biopsy
Micrograph of a liver core needle biopsy showing cancer.
ICD-9-CM50.1
MedlinePlus003895

Liver biopsy is the biopsy (removal of a small sample of tissue) from the liver. It is a medical test that is done to aid diagnosis of liver disease, to assess the severity of known liver disease, and to monitor the progress of treatment.

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