Steatosis, HBV-related HCC, cirrhosis, and HBsAg seroclearance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xianhua MaoKa Shing CheungChengzhi PengLung-Yi MakHo Ming ChengJames Yan-Yue FungNoam PelegHoward H-W LeungRajneesh KumarJeong-Hoon Lee Amir ShlomaiMan-Fung YuenWai Kay Seto

Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (2022)

Hepatic steatosis was associated with an increased risk of HCC and cirrhosis among patients with CHB but with a higher chance of achieving a functional cure, highlighting the importance of identifying concomitant steatosis in CHB.

Keyphrases

hepatitis b virus
insulin resistance
high fat diet
high fat diet induced
liver failure
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
skeletal muscle