Comparison Of noninvasiv Indexes in the Determination of NAFLD in Obese Adolescents And A Recommendation For A Diagnostic Chart
Aylin Yetim,
Memduh Şahin,
İbrahim Kandemir
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasingly common health issue in obese children and adolescents. NAFLD does not occur in every obese patient and in some cases, ultrasonography is inadequate for diagnosis.In this study, BMI SDS, WC SDS, triponderal mass index (TPMI), HbA1c, HOMA-IR, TG/HDL, LAP index, triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and aminotransferase index, used in the diagnosis of NAFLD in obese adolescents,were examined together and their diagnostic values for clinical use… Show more
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