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Does a normal liver biopsy rule out cirrhosis?
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Cirrhosis: Yes, the purpose of a liver biopsy is to look for any inflammation or fibrosis (cirrhosis) of the liver. A normal liver biopsy mean you don't have cirrhosis.
Answered 12/10/2019
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