On this page: - What is a liver biopsy? - What is the liver? -
When is a liver biopsy performed? - How does a person prepare
for a liver biopsy? - How is a liver biopsy performed? - How
soon do results come back from a liver biopsy? - How long does
it take to recover from a liver biopsy? - What are the risks of
liver biopsy? - Points to Remember - Hope through Research - For
More Information What is a liver biopsy? A liver biopsy is a
procedure to remove a small piece of the liver so it can be
examined with a microscope for signs of damage or disease. The
three main types of liver biopsy are percutaneous, transvenous,
and laparoscopic. What is the liver? The liver is a vital organ
with many important functions. - removes harmful chemicals from
the blood - fights infection - helps digest food - stores
nutrients and vitamins - stores energy When is a liver biopsy
performed? A liver biopsy is performed when a liver problem is
difficult to diagnose with blood tests or imaging techniques,
such as ultrasound and x