Detection of significant liver fibrosis in Chinese psoriasis patients receiving methotrexate: a comparison between transient elastography and liver histology

CONCLUSION: Transient elastography is reliable and superior to the TCD for detecting liver fibrosis in Chinese psoriasis patients receiving MTX. Liver biopsy should be reserved for high-risk patients or patients with liver stiffness ≥11.7 kPa on TE.PMID:38651202 | DOI:10.12809/hkmj2210364

Source: Hong Kong Medical Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: C S M Wong L L Y Mak V K H Lee R C L Lo M M H Chung F Chu C K Yeung M F Yuen H H L Chan Source Type: research