Hepatic Fibrosis and Steatosis in Metabolic Syndrome

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Authors

Venu Gopala Reddy Gangireddy · United Hospital

Courtney Pilkerton · West Virginia University

Ruben Tinajero · West Virginia University

Amie M. Ashcraft · West Virginia University

Abstract

The presence of MetS significantly increases the risk of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis, providing evidence for MetS to be considered an additional independent risk factor for hepatic fibrosis together with other known etiologies.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Volume 31, Issue 1, pp. 61-69

DOI: 10.7570/jomes21062

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