How good is controlled attenuation parameter and fatty liver index for assessing liver steatosis in general population: correlation with ultrasound

Liver steatosis measurement by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) is a non-invasive method for diagnosing steatosis, based on transient elastography. Its usefulness as screening procedure for hepatic steatosis in general population has not been previously evaluated. The aim of this study was to...

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Main Author: Carvalhana, S. (author)
Other Authors: Leitão, J . (author), Alves, A.C. (author), Bourbon, M. (author), Cortez-Pinto, H. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2014
Subjects:
Controlled Attenuation Parameter
Fatty Liver
Fibroscan
General Population
Hepatic Steatosis
Liver Stiffness
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.18/1875
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.insa.pt:10400.18/1875
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Summary:Liver steatosis measurement by controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) is a non-invasive method for diagnosing steatosis, based on transient elastography. Its usefulness as screening procedure for hepatic steatosis in general population has not been previously evaluated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CAP and fatty liver index (FLI) for detection and quantification of steatosis in general population.

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