A novel evaluation of density differences in subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue layers in pregnancy using elastography.

Narelle J KennedyAnn QuintonMichael John PeekKristy RobledoRon BenzieRalph Nanan

Published in: Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine (2018)

Elastography demonstrated density differences in adipose tissue. SE is a new method of assessing the AT demonstrating density differences in adipose tissue. Information on AT density may determine AT fibrosis and be valuable for metabolic disease risk.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
insulin resistance
high fat diet
liver fibrosis
type diabetes
healthcare
preterm birth
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
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