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Liver Stiffness Measurement in Psoriasis: Do Metabolic or Disease Factors Play the Important Role?

Jamrus Pongpit, Saneerat Porntharukchareon, Piyaporn Kaewduang, Kwannapa Promson, Wasana Stitchantrakul, Supanna Petraksa, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Chomsri Kositchaiwat, Natta Rajatanavin, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk

BioMed Research International · 2016 · 35 citations · 25 references

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11% of psoriatic patients had significant liver fibrosis by high LSM. Waist circumference, diabetes, and AST level were the independent predictors.

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