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Other Diagnostic Studies

• Biopsy for masses/tumors
• Endoscopy (lower gastrointestinal) may be performed to rule out any organic pathology before irritable bowel syndrome can be diagnosed.
• Paracentesis may provide symptomatic relief and is diagnostic for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and malignant ascites.