Sarcopenia, intramuscular fat deposition, and visceral adiposity independently predict the outcomes of hepatocellular carcinoma

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Authors

Naoto Fujiwara · The University of Tokyo

Hayato Nakagawa · The University of Tokyo

Yotaro Kudo · The University of Tokyo

Ryosuke Tateishi · The University of Tokyo

Masataka Taguri · Yokohama City University

Takeyuki Watadani · The University of Tokyo

Ryo Nakagomi ·

Abstract

Sarcopenia, IMF deposition, and visceral adiposity independently predict mortality in patients with HCC. Body composition rather than BMI is a major determinant of prognosis in patients with HCC.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Hepatology

Volume 63, Issue 1, pp. 131-140

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2015.02.031

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