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Bilirubinuria may also be present.  

Bilirubinuria may also be present.  

In several studies, biopsy is considered as the ‘gold standard’ technique for hepatic disease diagnosis. Biopsy is usually performed on the right hand side, between the twelth and fourteenth intercostal spaces. A coagulation profile is often performed prior to performing the procedure.  

In several studies, biopsy is considered as the ‘gold standard’ technique for definitive diagnosis of hepatic disease. Biopsy is usually performed on the right hand side, between the twelth and fourteenth intercostal spaces. A coagulation profile is often performed prior to performing the procedure.  

Ultrasound may reveal a smaller than normal liver with a loss of parenchymal structure and enlarged bile ducts.  

Ultrasound may reveal a smaller than normal liver with a loss of parenchymal structure and enlarged bile ducts.