In which type of liver biopsy is liver tissue removed by puncturing the skin overlying the liver with a needle?

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In percutaneous liver biopsy, a needle is used to puncture the skin and reach the liver in order to remove a tissue sample. This is a minimally invasive procedure and is the most common type of liver biopsy performed. A) Open liver biopsy involves making an incision and removing a larger piece of liver tissue. B) Resection is a surgical procedure where a portion of the liver is removed. D) Wedge biopsy involves removing a smaller, wedge-shaped piece of liver tissue during a surgical procedure.

In Which Type of Liver Biopsy Is Liver Tissue Removed