That's a great question to bring up with your doctor! A FibroScan is a special type of ultrasound that measures how stiff your liver is — and stiffness can be a sign of scarring (cirrhosis). It's noninvasive, painless, and safe to repeat over time, making it a really useful tool for monitoring PBC.
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That's a great question to bring up with your doctor! A FibroScan is a special type of ultrasound that measures how stiff your liver is — and stiffness can be a sign of scarring (cirrhosis). It's noninvasive, painless, and safe to repeat over time, making it a really useful tool for monitoring PBC.
One myPBCteam member shared that their doctor actually prefers FibroScan over a biopsy because it can check a larger area of the liver without any needles involved. That's a pretty compelling case for it! Whether you need one depends on your individual situation, but it's absolutely worth asking your specialist about. Here's why it might be recommended:
- It can detect early liver scarring
- It helps track how PBC is progressing over time
- It's a noninvasive alternative to a liver biopsy
- It can be repeated safely as often as needed
Bringing it up at your next appointment is a great way to advocate for your own care. Your doctor can let you know if it's the right next step for you.
July 12
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