A novel fibrosis index comprising a non-cholesterol sterol accurately predicts HCV-related liver cirrhosis.

A novel fibrosis index comprising a non-cholesterol sterol accurately predicts HCV-related liver cirrhosis.

Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis is essential in the management of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Liver biopsy is invasive and thus entails a risk of complications as well as a potential risk of sampling error. Therefore, non-invasive diagnostic tools are preferential. The aim of the present...

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Main Authors: Magdalena Ydreborg, Vera Lisovskaja, Martin Lagging, Peer Brehm Christensen, Nina Langeland, Mads Rauning Buhl, Court Pedersen, Kristine Mørch, Rune Wejstål, Gunnar Norkrans, Magnus Lindh, Martti Färkkilä, Johan Westin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3974766?pdf=render

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