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==Biopsy==
*[[Liver biopsy]] may be considered. However, it may be inappropriate when acute hepatitis is diagnosed based on other findings facilitating appropriate management.
*It is the gold standard and may assist in diagnosis of [[Wilsons disease]] which may be missed with serological tests.


== References ==
== References ==

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Biopsy

  • Liver biopsy may be considered. However, it may be inappropriate when acute hepatitis is diagnosed based on other findings facilitating appropriate management.
  • It is the gold standard and may assist in diagnosis of Wilsons disease which may be missed with serological tests.

References

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