Abstract:Introduction
Many of the patients presenting with metabolic syndrome (MetS) also have liver steatosis (NAFLD) and some of them could develop liver fibrosis.
Purpose
To develop a simple score that could rule out fibrosis, especially significant fibrosis (F≥2) and could be used in daily practice in patients with MetS, in order to identify patients at risk.
Patients and Methods
A total of 204 patients with MetS were prospectively enrolled. Evalu… Show more
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