Diagnostic performance of the GGT/HDL-C ratio for NAFLD in adults with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver, known as liver steatosis, in individuals who do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol and for whom secondary causes have been excluded [1]. This broad clinical spectrum ranges from benign or simple liver steatosis (NAFL) to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), progressing to fibrosis and cirrhosis, and, ultimately, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [2]. NAFLD has become the most common liver disease and affects a quarter of the global adult population.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - April 2, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Renzo Pajuelo-Vasquez, Jerry K. Benites-Meza, Hilda V. Durango-Chavez, Gustavo Salinas-Sedo, Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo Source Type: research