Is a Liver biopsy needed?
Although other tests may suggest that a person has fatty liver, a liver biopsy is the only test that can definitely confirm or rule out the presence of fatty liver. During a liver biopsy, small samples of liver tissue are collected and sent to the laboratory for microscopic examination and biochemical testing. A liver biopsy is also helpful for determining the severity of fatty liver, and in some cases, it may also provide clues about the etiology of fatty liver. Fat laden hepatocytes with vacuolated appearance. Click image to enlarge.
