| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3282865 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Parameters routinely analyzed in assessing obese patients can be used to determine the presence of NASH and advanced fibrosis. Non-routine tests do not increase diagnostic accuracy. Previously published scores are significantly less accurate.
Keywords
USSALTNASNAFLDABTCK-18PNPLA3Aminopyrine Breath TestGenetic testASTAspartate aminotransferaseAlanine aminotransferasenonalcoholic steatohepatitisAPRiNonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseLiver diseaseLiver stiffnessMetabolic syndromecytokeratin 18Risk factorComplicationNash patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3
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Authors
Sven M.A. Francque, An Verrijken, Ilse Mertens, Guy Hubens, Eric Van Marck, Paul Pelckmans, Peter Michielsen, Luc Van Gaal,