Factors affecting the accuracy of controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) in assessing hepatic steatosis in patients with chronic liver disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) can measure hepatic steatosis. However, factors affecting its accuracy have not been described yet. This study investigated predictors of discordance between liver biopsy (LB) and CAP.

Methods

A total of 161 consecutive patients with chronic liver disease who underwent LB and CAP were enrolled prospectively. Histological steatosis was graded as S0 (<5%), S1 (5-33%), S2 (34-66%), and S3 (>66% of hepatocytes). Cutoff CAP values were calculated from our cohort (250, 301, and 325 dB/m for ≥ S1, ≥ S2, and S3). Discordance was defined as a discrepancy of at least two steatosis stages between LB and CAP.

Results

The median age (102 males and 59 females) was 49 years. Repartition of histological steatosis was as follows

SUBMITTER: Jung KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4046989 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature