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

• Main Authors: Jamrus Pongpit, Saneerat Porntharukchareon, Piyaporn Kaewduang, Kwannapa Promson, Wasana Stitchantrakul, Supanna Petraksa, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Chomsri Kositchaiwat, Natta Rajatanavin, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/43124

© 2016 Jamrus Pongpit et al. Background. An increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was reported in psoriasis. NAFLD can progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and fibrosis. Transient elastography (TE) is a noninvasive liver fibrosis assessment...