<scp>ELF</scp> score ≥9.8 indicates advanced hepatic fibrosis and is influenced by age, steatosis and histological activity

Abstract

Although ELF score ≥9.8 reliably identifies advanced fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, both age and inflammatory activity need to be considered when interpreting the result. Importantly, ELF score performed well in the presence of steatosis and could thus be helpful in the assessment of fatty liver disease.