Researchers describe successful tumor removal through the use of immunotherapy and targeted radiation therapy (TARE), in a patient previously considered ineligible for the procedure.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a progressive scarring of the liver's bile ...

Study participants had similar characteristics such as severity of liver disease at their baseline liver biopsy. Fifteen years after enrollment, study results show that 20.9% in the surgical group and ...

Cancers can also occur in the bile ducts outside the liver. Liver Biopsy A needle is inserted into the abdomen and is used to take a small sample of liver tissue. The sample is then examined closely ...

The alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level was 12,500 IU/ml. The preliminary diagnosis was hepatoblastoma of the right liver lobe with extension to the fourth segment. Percutaneous needle biopsy with ...

A lung biopsy involves the removal of tissue or growths from the lungs. A doctor will use special devices, such as a fine needle, to remove the sample. A lung biopsy can help diagnose lung ...

4). In patients with chronic liver disease or with suspected metastatic disease, biopsy and histological examination are required when there are therapeutic implications for patient management.

When we hear the word "hepatitis," we tend to associate it with cirrhosis and other disorders affecting the liver. But it's not always the case. As with other persistent, chronic infections, hepatitis ...

However, it turns out that your daily cup of coffee does more for your body than you might think—it also supports your liver health. This is welcome news for coffee lovers. Data suggests that more ...

Under ultrasound guidance, liver tissue was obtained via percutaneous liver biopsy using a 16G disposable needle (Bard Company, United States). Specimens were immediately fixed in neutral formalin for ...