maksabiopsiaa
Maksabiopsiaa, commonly referred to as a liver biopsy, is a medical procedure to obtain a small sample of liver tissue for histopathological examination. The goal is to diagnose liver disease, assess the severity of inflammation and fibrosis, monitor disease progression or response to therapy, and help guide treatment decisions.
Indications for maksabiopsiaa include unexplained elevated liver enzymes, suspected or known chronic hepatitis, fatty liver disease,
There are several approaches to retrieve liver tissue. The most common is percutaneous liver biopsy, usually
Pre-procedure assessment includes coagulation tests, assessment of bleeding risk, imaging guidance, informed consent, and addressing fasting
Interpretation of results focuses on inflammation, fat accumulation, and fibrosis, often using staging systems to assess