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Alcoholic Cirrhosis - Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
The history of alcohol dependence, symptoms, and physical exam may be all that is required to make the diagnosis. Blood tests, X-rays, and a liver biopsy may be needed in some cases. In a liver biopsy, a small piece of liver tissue is removed with a special needle and examined in the laboratory.