19 Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance in Cryptogenic Cirrhosis—a Case Control Study

Prevalence of Risk Factors for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Middle-Aged and Elderly Patients With Cryptogenic Cirrhosis

“…Among patients who were obese 75% of patients had at least one risk factor for NAFLD. [20] Metabolic syndrome was noted in 65% of cases, as compared to 44% of controls (p-0.001) in our study and it was similar to the study by Rajan et al (70.6% vs 26.2%; p <0.001) [1] . Tellezavilla et al also reported a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Mexican patients with cryptogenic cirrhosis.…”

“…Metabolic syndrome and its components are recognized as an important risk factor for cryptogenic cirrhosis. [1] Studies from India have shown that, in cases of unexplained elevation of liver enzymes, cryptogenic cirrhosis or cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma, NAFLD is an important etiological factor. [2] NAFLD is seen in 9% to 12% of the general population and have higher prevalence of obesity, overweight, prediabetes , diabetes and metabolic syndrome , majority of these patients were also noted to have insulin resistance.…”