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Liver Transplant (Expert Forum)
tests to get on liver transplant list
Answered by
Thomas D Schiano, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, Hepatology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York - NY
Questions posted in the Liver Transplant . Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
tests to get on liver transplant list
by GrandmaBRZ, Jun 05, 2009 06:27PM
I have been cured of hcv however a recent mri showed 3 small lesions on my liver. I also have compensated cirrhosis. My MD wants to put me on the transplant list and in order to do this I will go through 1 -1/2 days of testing. They said they cannot do a biopsy because of the small lesions. Please tell me what the tests involve and if there is pain associated with any of the tests Will I be able to drive after the tests are done. Thank you for your help. Jen
Doctor's Answer
by Thomas D Schiano, MD, Jun 06, 2009 01:21PM
, Jun 06, 2009 01:21PM
usually a biopsy is not necessary as if these are HCC arising in a cirrhotic liver they are usually typical in appearance. unfortunately it sounds like you will need a transplant but should do well afterwards because the HCV is gone.
