Abstract
IntroductionLiver biopsy (LB) remains central to the diagnosis and accurate staging of liver disease. It is, however, an invasive procedure with recognised morbidity and mortality. It is imperative that biopsy...
Highlights
Liver biopsy (LB) remains central to the diagnosis and accurate staging of liver disease
It is imperative that biopsy samples are adequate for histological assessment
The authors reviewed their LB samples in light of Royal College of Pathologists (RC Path) and American Association for the Study of Liver diseases (AASLD) guidelines
Summary
Liver biopsy (LB) remains central to the diagnosis and accurate staging of liver disease. It is, an invasive procedure with recognised morbidity and mortality. It is imperative that biopsy samples are adequate for histological assessment. The guidelines vary considerably with regard to what constitutes an adequate sample for accurate histological interpretation. The authors reviewed their LB samples in light of Royal College of Pathologists (RC Path) and American Association for the Study of Liver diseases (AASLD) guidelines
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