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Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis in C282Y homozygous HFE hemochromatosis.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Jun 2015
Legros Ludivine, Bardou-Jacquet Edouard, Latournerie Marianne, Guillygomarc'h Anne, Turlin Bruno, Le Lan Caroline, Désille Yoann, Lainé Fabrice, Moirand Romain, Brissot Pierre, Deugnier Yves, Guyader Dominique
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: C282Y homozygotes with serum ferritin (SF) levels >1000 μg/L and/or increased serum transaminase levels are at risk of severe F3/F4 fibrosis. Current practical guidelines recommend liver biopsy in such individuals. This prospective observational cohort study aimed to evaluate non-invasive alternative means such as hyaluronic acid (HA) and transient elastography (TE) for the assessment of severe...
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