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Diagnostic accuracy and reliability of ultrasonography for the detection of fatty liver: A meta-analysis
Hepatology · 2011 · Vol. 54(3) · pp. 1082–1090
Rubén Hernáez✉(Johns Hopkins Medicine)Mariana Lazo(Johns Hopkins Medicine)Susanne Bonekamp(Johns Hopkins Medicine)Ihab R. Kamel(Johns Hopkins University)Frederick L. Brancati(Johns Hopkins University)Eliseo Güallar(Johns Hopkins University)Jeanne M. Clark(Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Abstract
Ultrasonography allows for reliable and accurate detection of moderate-severe fatty liver, compared to histology. Because of its low cost, safety, and accessibility, ultrasound is likely the imaging technique of choice for screening for fatty liver in clinical and population settings.
Liver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisLiver Disease and TransplantationMedicineConfidence intervalMeta-analysisGold standard (test)UltrasonographyFatty liverRadiologyUltrasoundMagnetic resonance imagingInter-rater reliability
MeSH terms
Fatty LiverHumansSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonographyReproducibility of Results
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- American Diabetes Association
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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