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Behmaram M, Hanafi M G, Fakhri zadeh A, akhavan Sabagh M, Farhadi E. Evaluating the Correlation between Liver Size and Fatty Liver Progression in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Tehran Univ Med J 2024; 82 (1) :28-35
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Maryam Behmaram1 
, Mohammad Ghasem Hanafi1 , Ahmad Fakhri zadeh1 , Mahsa Akhavan Sabagh * 2, Elham Farhadi3
, Mohammad Ghasem Hanafi1 , Ahmad Fakhri zadeh1 , Mahsa Akhavan Sabagh * 2, Elham Farhadi3
1- Department of Radiology, Ahvaz Jundi shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
2- Department of Radiology, Ahvaz Jundi shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. ,mahsa.akhn@gmail.com
3- Clinical Research Development Unit, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundi shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
2- Department of Radiology, Ahvaz Jundi shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. ,
3- Clinical Research Development Unit, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundi shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Background: Increasing the prevalence of non-contagious and chronic disorders such as Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) takes the attention of researchers. NAFLD recognized by abnormal accumulation in the liver tissue. The aim of present study is investigating the association between liver size liver enzymes and degree of fatty liver in patients with NAFLD.
Methods: Based on the inclusion criteria, 100 Patients were selected from those referred to the radiology and ultrasonography clinic in Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz, for fatty liver evaluation. The study was carried out during May 2022 to April 2023. Liver enzymes, including alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), were measured. Based on the ultrasonography results, patients were divided into four groups: healthy, mild fatty liver, moderate fatty liver, and severe fatty liver. Ultrasonography was carried out by an experienced expert. All demographic information of patients was collected. Data were analyzed by SPSS (V25).
Methods: Based on the inclusion criteria, 100 Patients were selected from those referred to the radiology and ultrasonography clinic in Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz, for fatty liver evaluation. The study was carried out during May 2022 to April 2023. Liver enzymes, including alanine aminotransaminase (ALT) and Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), were measured. Based on the ultrasonography results, patients were divided into four groups: healthy, mild fatty liver, moderate fatty liver, and severe fatty liver. Ultrasonography was carried out by an experienced expert. All demographic information of patients was collected. Data were analyzed by SPSS (V25).
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Results: According to ultrasonography results, the mean of span was 148.4 ± 14.7 cm, which was significantly higher in patients with grade II of NAFLD (P<0.001). Further analysis revealed the highest difference between grades I and II (P<0.001). Also, a significant difference between grades II and III and grades III and I were found (P<0.001). Our data showed a significant relationship between body mass index (BMI) and NAFLD grades (P<0.001). The mean of BMI in grade I was significantly lower than in grades II and III (P<0.05). Our findings demonstrated that the mean of ALT in grade I was significantly lower than in grades II and III (P<0.05). In this line, the highest AST level was seen in grade III (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Our study showed that as NAFLD progresses, the enzymes and size of the liver increase. Based on ultrasound findings, the increasing liver size suggests NAFLD grade II, while the rise in AST and BMI suggests NAFLD grade II -III and progression of cirrhosis. |
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