articleGutJun 25, 2010Closed access

Disease progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a prospective study with paired liver biopsies at 3 years

VWVincent Wai-Sun WongGLGrace Lai‐Hung WongPCPaul C.L. ChoiAWAnthony W.H. ChanMLMartin Li

Chinese University of Hong Kong · Prince of Wales Hospital

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Abstract

Background

Patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have increased mortality and liver-related complications. In contrast, simple steatosis is considered benign and non-progressive.

Objective

To investigate disease progression in patients with different degrees of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity.

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643
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10

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Steatohepatitis
  • Medicine
  • Fatty liver
  • Internal medicine
  • Steatosis
  • Liver biopsy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Prospective cohort study
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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