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A member asked:
Where or how can i force a biopsy to be done on my liver?nqlu i have benn told over and over by some of the top liver specialists in the us that i need a liver biopsy to see if i have cholangietis, we have tried and have been able to get one done.my pcp t
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Does not add up: The liver specialist who told you that you need a liver biopsy would have done it if it was warranted.
Answered 12/31/2018
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