Diagnostic accuracy of liver stiffness measurement and serum hyaluronic acid for detecting liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B with respect to ALT levels

• Main Authors: Prachya Kongtawelert, Theerawut Chanmee, Peraphan Pothacharoen, Naruemon Wisedopa, Pavanrat Kranokpiruk, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Yong Poovorawan, Pisit Tangkijvanich
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84890253229&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52205
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: The assessment of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B is crucial in clinical practice. Objective: We compared the diagnostic accuracy of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using transient elastography and serum hyaluronic acid (HA) in detecting liver fibrosis (METAVIR) in chronic hepati...