Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver and biliary system conditions, like fatty liver disease, cirrhosis (severe scarring) ...

A liver biopsy obtained in November, 1963, revealed little residual hemosiderin. Figure 1 A and B contrast the hemosiderin present in the initial specimen with that obtained after iron removal by ...

AFP is a tumor marker because it is produced by liver tumors. A high AFP level may indicate liver cancer. In general, a steadily rising AFP level is indicative of liver cancer. If you are a high-risk ...

Transvenous liver biopsy This type of biopsy is used if you have blood clotting problems or fluid in your abdomen. The doctor inserts a tube called a catheter into a vein in your neck and guides ...

Methods A retrospective cohort study of 451 adults with biopsy-proven MASLD was conducted at a U.S. academic hospital from 2012 to 2020. An experienced pathologist evaluated the index liver biopsy.

Liver fibrosis stages and diagnosis The level of scarring determines the stage of liver fibrosis. Different methods are used worldwide to stage the disease. This helps doctors accurately make ...

Hemochromatosis is a medical condition where people have excessive iron in the body. The most common cause is an inherited genetic change, but blood transfusions and liver disease can also lead to ...

Blood tests are one of the key ways to confirm a diagnosis of hemochromatosis. Additional testing might include an MRI, genetic testing, and a liver biopsy.

Biopsy is one tool in a large toolbox for diagnosing liver disease, which also includes imaging and blood tests. However, as with many medical tests, there are risks associated with biopsy.

1 BON Animal Medical Center, Suwon, Republic of Korea 2 Section of Medical Imaging, Veterinary Medical Center, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea A castrated male mixed-breed ...

Causes Iron plays a part in many biological processes. You take it in through food and it's mostly used to form hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that transports the oxygen through your ...