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Old 09-23-2008, 08:57 PM   #2
Ladymom
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No, please don't have a liver biopsy done!

What tests has she had done so far? Bile acids? What were her numbers?

The protocol for diagnosing liver disease is first a bile acids test, then a Protein C test, then a scintigraphy. Don't let anyone tell you to get a biopsy done or waste your money on an ultrasound as they are only 80% accurate at best.

Unfortunately, most vets just don't see enough cases of liver disease in their practice to know how to diagnose and treat it. Are you close to a vet school?

Here are some links for you. If you scroll down to page 10 of the first one, you will see a flow chart of how to diagnose liver disease.

http://www.idexx.com/animalhealth/an...r0905final.pdf

Hepatic Vascular Disorders - WSAVA 2006 Congress

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ
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