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Rheum thinks i need a liver biopsy. sle pain over liver, into back/shoulder, pressx4mo nausea.mri/labs norm but low protein and low platelets. biopsy?
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Liver biopsy and SLE: Sle patient can develop liver disease unrelated to lupus, similar to anyone else. Sle related liver disease (autoimmune hepatitis) is usually diagnosed by blood tests, seemingly unyielding in your case. Serious risks with liver biopsy are possible albeit rare, a fairly easy outpatient procedure. More info needed as lupus commonly causes low platelets & protein unrelated to lover disease.
Answered 12/10/2013
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See details: Lupus is not associated with liver disease. Autoimmune hepatitis is a different disease. Are your liver tests abnormal? Was an ultrasound of the liver done? It is best to get a 2nd opinion from a gastroenterologist.
Answered 7/3/2013
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