Controlled attenuation parameter for the detection and quantification of hepatic steatosis in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Chan WK 1 , Nik Mustapha NR , Mahadeva S

Affiliations 

  • 1 Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2014;29(7):1470-6.
PMID: 24548002 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12557

Abstract

Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) has been suggested as a noninvasive method for detection and quantification of hepatic steatosis. We aim to study the diagnostic performance of CAP in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients.

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