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Cirrhosis

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How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of cirrhosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order tests, including:

abdominal CT scan

abdominal MRI

blood tests, such as liver function tests and a complete blood count, or CBC

radioisotope liver studies

ultrasound scanning

The only way to definitively diagnosis the presence of cirrhosis is with a liver biopsy. This involves the removal of a small piece of liver tissue that is examined under a microscope.

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Author: David J. Craner, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/09/01

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