Diagnostic performance of hypoechoic perinephric fat as a predictor of prediabetes and diabetes.

Luyao ShenJustin R TseLindsey M NegreteAndy ShonLuke YoonTie LiangAya Kamaya

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2022)

Hypoechoic perirenal fat has almost perfect inter-reader agreement and is highly specific for and predictive of prediabetes and diabetes. Its presence may also help identify those with chronic kidney disease among prediabetic and diabetic patients.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
adipose tissue
glycemic control
end stage renal disease
fatty acid
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
peritoneal dialysis