Guest guest Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I am currently on prednisone and feeling fine and my doctor wants me to have a liver biopsy. [My blood work results before and after prednisone: bilirubin(13.4 / 2.8), alkaline phoshatase(173 / 138), ast(66 / 136), alt(109 / 395), ana(201 / ?).] My MRCP stated that I have an irregular contout to my CBD. I was told by one dr. at Columbia/Pres in NYC that I could possible have PSC (I'm still waiting to hear from him for 2 weeks) and the other believes it is autoimmune hep. My question are: will the biopsy show anything (PSC or antiimmune hep)now that I am on the prednisone? Should I have an ERCP first? Or should I wait until I'm off the prednisone to have any tests? My doctor seemed frustrated after I asked these questions. I'm scheduled for the biopsy this Friday. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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