What Does Liver Biopsy Involve? Part 2

2012-05-02 / Cancer / Comments OffComments

A.The latest method of liver biopsy appears to combine the best of the other two strategies. Called “guided biopsy,” it uses high-tech imaging (either by ultrasound or CT scan) to help doctors pinpoint abnormal areas of the liver to target with the standard needle biopsy. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Does Liver Biopsy Involve? Part 1

2012-05-02 / Cancer / Comments OffComments

Q.My son, 51, has been told he has fatty tissue around his liver and a biopsy is needed. Exactly what is the procedure for a liver biopsy?

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