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Placement of liver biopsy needle

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Picture of where a liver biopsy needle is placed between two right lower ribs

A liver biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between two of the right lower ribs. The needle removes a small sample of liver tissue. The tissue sample is sent to a lab and looked at under a microscope to see if there are any liver problems.

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Last Updated: 08/14/2008
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