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100 1 0 _aBellec, Claire
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700 1 0 _a Laharie, David
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700 1 0 _a Elkrief, Laure
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245 0 0 _aWhen should a liver biopsy be carried out?
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520 _aIn 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.
786 0 _nHépato-Gastro & Oncologie Digestive | 29 | 8 | 2022-10-01 | p. 957-961 | 2115-3310
856 4 1 _uhttps://shs.cairn.info/journal-hepato-gastro-oncologie-digestive-2022-8-page-957?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080
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