TY - BOOK AU - Bellec,Claire AU - Laharie,David AU - Elkrief,Laure TI - When should a liver biopsy be carried out? PY - 2022///. N1 - 35 N2 - In patients with recent liver blood test abnormalities, a diagnosis is based primarily on the analysis of their medical history and a biological assessment. A liver biopsy is rarely indicated. In cases of persistent liver blood test abnormalities, the challenge lies in diagnosing cirrhosis. A liver biopsy is usually unnecessary here. By contrast, a liver biopsy remains indicated when a rare cause is suspected, especially in the absence of causal factors for cirrhosis UR - https://shs.cairn.info/journal-hepato-gastro-oncologie-digestive-2022-8-page-957?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080 ER -