Abstract
Liver fibrosis results from chronic hepatocyte inflammation. Underlying cause may differ in each case. Liver fibrosis can progress to cirrhosis. Liver biopsy is the gold standard to diagnose and prognosticate such children. Non-invasive modalities for liver fibrosis assessment are now available. It can be done by transient elastography (TE). Normal values for median liver stiffness are available in children. I retrospectively studied children with chronic liver disease. Median liver stiffness was measured and analysed with clinically important factors like splenomegaly, varices and stage of fibrosis on histopathology reports.
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2021; 50(2): 294-298
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v50i2.9575 | Journal eISSN: 2386-110X
Language: English
Page range: 294 - 298
Published on: Jun 5, 2021
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2021 Yogesh Waikar, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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