Yes, my scans appeared to show greater disease progression than my biopsy findings. This was my second biopsy. I know, a biopsy seems really scary but it's not as bad as it sounds. I'd rather know, as much as possible about my disease progression, than not know. Good luck and best wishes!
I had a liver biopsy because my specialist thought I may have autoimmune hepatitis as well. Wasn't sure then sent it to the pathologists they didn't think I did. But my blood work I just had and my specialist thinks I do.
Yes.I had a liver biopsy in April 2024.
Yes, a high reading on a FibroScan can indicate liver stiffness, which is a sign of cirrhosis. If your symptoms or lab results are unclear, your specialist might recommend a liver biopsy. This involves removing a small sample of liver tissue to study under a microscope, helping to confirm the diagnosis and assess the extent Show Full Answer