Biopsy Liver

Biopsy Liver is a sample of liver tissue, taken to assist in the diagnosis of infection, cirrhosis, tumours and other liver disorders. Liver biopsy is usually performed in hospital, often requiring an overnight stay. Local anaesthetic is injected into the skin between the lower ribs on the right side for insertion of a needle into the liver to obtain the biopsy specimen. There may be a dull pain when the liver is punctured. This procedure takes only about 5 minutes.