These are liver cells under microscopy. At the top, in a healthy liver, the liver cells are organized normally. At the bottom, an accumulation of fat (white circles) is visible.

A biopsy means removing a sample of cells or tissue and looking at it under a microscope. You may have a liver biopsy to help diagnose liver cancer. But not everyone needs to have one. Doctors can ...

During a liver biopsy, your healthcare provider ... Specialists called pathologists will examine the tissue under a microscope and perform other tests to measure the level of scarring and fibrosis.