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==Overview==
==Biopsy==
==Other Diagnostic Studies==
===Biopsy===
*[[Liver biopsy]] may be considered. However, it may be inappropriate when acute hepatitis is diagnosed based on other findings facilitating appropriate management.  
*[[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.
*It is the gold standard and may assist in diagnosis of [[Wilsons disease]] which may be missed with serological tests.
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Revision as of 21:01, 22 August 2012

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Overview

Other Diagnostic Studies

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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