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HELIOS Hospital Berlin-Buch
Schwanebecker Chaussee, Berlin, Germany
Liver Biopsy
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HELIOS Hospital Berlin-Buch
Schwanebecker Chaussee, Berlin, Germany
Established
2007
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Liver Biopsy at HELIOS Hospital Berlin-Buch
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What you need to know about Liver Biopsy in Berlin
A liver biopsy is a medical procedure performed to collect a small piece of liver tissue, so it can be examined closely under a microscope for signs of disease or damage. This procedure is usually carried out to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the liver, such as cancer cells. Your doctor may suggest a liver biopsy if the result of your blood tests or imaging studies shows that you might have a problem in your liver. Although biopsies are usually associated with cancer, it does not necessarily mean that you have cancer if your doctor recommends this test.
A liver biopsy is most often used to:
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Identify the cause of unexplained jaundice (yellowing of the skin), persistent abnormal liver blood tests (liver enzymes), a liver abnormality found on CT scan, ultrasound, or nuclear scan, as well as unexplained enlargement of the liver
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Determine the severity of the liver disease
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Grade and stage hepatitis B and C
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Monitor the liver after a liver transplant
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Help develop the best treatment for liver damage or disease.
What's the Recovery Time?
You need to take it easy and rest for at least 1 day. You should be able to resume your normal activities after a few days. However, avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for a week following your liver biopsy.
What's the Success Rate?
A liver biopsy is a safe procedure with high success and accuracy rates. Although it is safe, there are still some possible risks and side effects that you will need to be aware of. These include:
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Bleeding
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Pain
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Infection
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Injury to a nearby organ.
A transjugular biopsy carries very rare risks of hematoma in the neck, puncture of the lung, temporary voice problems, and temporary problems with the facial nerves.
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