Serum Fetuin A Levels: Are They a Reliable Marker for Hepatic Steatosis and Regional Adiposity in Renal Transplant Recipients?

Fetuin A is positively correlated with hepatic steatosis and regional adiposity in RTRs. Fetuin increases with increased duration after renal transplantation. Accordingly it may be used as a marker for hepatic steatosis and regional adiposity in these patients.