Hepatitis And Biopsy

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Hepatitis C- Liver Biopsy

After the liver biopsy, am I correct in assuming that the doctor should be able to tell us what genotype of hepatitis c my ex-husband has? dont really understand this part of my research. Thank you again!!!!!!!!!...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The liver biopsy provides information about the stage and activity of the liver disease. Genotyping is performed on a blood sample. Certain HCV genotypes respond better to HCV therapy than others... Read more »

Gastroscopy before a liver biopsy

I have hepatitis c. Why am I having a gastroscopy performed before the liver biopsy?... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

Understanding terminology of liver biopsy

Hello Doctor,I am diagnosed with Hepatitis C.I appreciate your time in answering the following... Read more »

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D. »

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Articles

Liver Biopsy

What Is a Biopsy? Why Do a Biopsy? How Is a Biopsy Performed? How Are the Results of a Biopsy Reported? How Are the Results Used? What Are the Side Effects of a Biopsy? After the Biopsy What Is a Biopsy? A biopsy is the analysis... Read more »

Hepatitis B: The Other Hepatitis Virus

In recent years, a lot has been written about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in people who also have HIV (co-infection). HCV is a significant problem for many people with HIV, but it isn't the only virus that can cause hepatitis (inflammation of... Read more »

Update on Management of the HIV/Hepatitis B- or HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected Patient

Table of Contents Introduction HIV/HCV Coinfection HIV/HBV Coinfection New Data From the Literature Conclusion References Introduction Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) constitutes two of the... Read more »

Hepatitis Info Sheet

Hepatitis Chart Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C How do you get it? Hep A is passed between people through rimming (anal-oral sex), dirty plates, and glasses. "Employees must wash hands before returning to work", or outbreaks in... Read more »

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Biopsy - no KS?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had a biopsy done on a mark on my body. The report came back "non-cancerous". Does this mean it is not KS? Would the pathologist know this for sure? Even if not looking for it?

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William's Mom's Breast Biopsy - Cancer

Posted by Survivor, 7 Replies

God has been shinning down on us today. Even though the biopsy of Will's Mom came back as cancer, they are up beat. They will remove the lump which is farily small and then do some light radiation treatment that should help clear anything left. ... Read more »

Biopsy Results

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

Guess what everyone? My lymph node was completely normal! So for those out there that have swollen lymph nodes, don't worry. I now know that you can cause symptoms yourself, due to stress, fear, anxiety and and other form of worry. I caused this... Read more »

Yea...Results of Biopsy Are IN

Posted by Bear60, 8 Replies

Three weeks ago I had a colonoscopy and one week ago I had an endoscopy. The first goes up the bum and the second goes down the throat. I think they meet in the middle!!
Anyway, I have had problems with acid reflux disease for years and years and... Read more »

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