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Liver biopsy advised due to elevated alt, ggt since 4 yrs, all other investigations normal. i am afraid if i hv liver cancer, it might spread during biopsy procedure. liver mildly coarse in fibroscan, metavir f0?

Q: liver biopsy advised due to elevated alt, ggt since 4 yrs, all other investigations normal. i am afraid if i hv liver cancer, it might spread during biopsy procedure. liver mildly coarse in fibroscan, metavir f0?

: Liver cancer has easy access to blood vessels and lymphatics and can spread easily. The theoretical risk of spread with a biopsy is outweighed by the benefit of a definitive diagnosis.

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Liver cancer has easy access to blood vessels and lymphatics and can spread easily. The theoretical risk of spread with a biopsy is outweighed by the benefit of a definitive diagnosis.

Answered 12/27/2021

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A member asked:

Liver biopsy advised due to elevated alt, ggt since 4 yrs, all other investigations normal. i am afraid if i hv liver cancer, it might spread during biopsy procedure. liver mildly coarse in fibroscan, metavir f0?

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