Liver Biopsy

Percutaneous liver biopsy with histopathological analysis is a valuable tool for the diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluation of treatment in liver diseases. Its performance guided by ultrasound is useful, since it allows the procedure to be carried out in a safer way, reducing the risk of complications and the hospital stay.

Indications for percutaneous liver biopsy
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Transaminasemia
- Chronic liver disease
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Focal tumors and lesions
- Chronic viral hepatitis
- Graft rejection
- Cholestasis