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Should you be able to find out from a biopsy what stage my liver is at they told me, its not a 2 or a 3 ! how would i find out the damage to my liver?
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Consult pathologist: You may wish to arrange a consultation with the pathologist who read the biopsy. It would be helpful if you and your primary care physician discuss the issue with the pathologist together. A lot may be learned from direct discussion than may be evident in a formal report.
Answered 5/7/2014
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