Liver Biopsy
Obtaining a tissue sample from the liver using a fine needle guided by ultrasound or CT.
What is this procedure?
A small tissue sample is taken from the liver using a fine needle guided by ultrasound or CT, to diagnose liver disease and guide treatment decisions.
Why interventional radiology?
Liver biopsy Amman, Jordan | Dr. Jafar Bani-Issa
How the procedure works
Before
- Stop blood-thinning medication as advised
- Blood clotting test before the procedure
- Fasting only required if general anesthesia is needed
During
- Local anesthesia at the needle site
- Precise guidance by ultrasound or CT
- The procedure takes about 15–30 minutes
After & Recovery
- Monitoring for a few hours at the clinic
- Avoid physical exertion for one day
- Pathology results within about a week
Who is this for?
- Unexplained elevation in liver enzymes
- Diagnosing chronic liver disease
- Evaluating liver tumors or masses
Suitability is confirmed after a full clinical assessment — this information does not replace a medical consultation.
Benefits of this procedure
High diagnostic accuracy
Minimal incision, no surgery
Fast recovery
What to expect at Dr. Jafar's clinic
Dr. Jafar explains the biopsy results and next treatment steps once the pathology report is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
The biopsy is performed under full local anaesthesia — you will not feel pain during the procedure. You may feel mild pressure at the insertion site.
The procedure itself takes 15–30 minutes. You will be monitored for 2 hours afterwards before discharge.
The tissue sample is sent for laboratory analysis and results are typically available within 3–7 business days.
No, the biopsy is performed under local anaesthesia only in most cases, without general anaesthesia.
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