Disease progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a prospective study with paired liver biopsies at 3 years
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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Authors
10- VWVincent Wai-Sun WongCorresponding
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital
- GLGrace Lai‐Hung Wong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
- PCPaul C.L. Choi
Chinese University of Hong Kong
- AWAnthony W.H. Chan
Chinese University of Hong Kong
- MLMartin Li
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Topics & keywords
Topics
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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