What Is the Purpose of Performing a Biopsy in This Patient

Mr. Santos, a 55-year-old Male, Presents with Chronic Abdominal Pain and Weight Loss. He Has a History of Smoking and Alcohol Abuse. His Physical Examination Reveals Hepatomegaly and Jaundice. Laboratory Results Show Elevated Liver Enzymes and Bilirubin Levels. an Ultrasound Was Performed and Which Showed a Mass in the Liver. a Biopsy Was Recommended for Further Evaluation