Clinico- biochemical comparison of patients with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and healthy populace

Abstract

Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a common clinicopathological condition characterized by significant lipid deposition in the hepatocytes in patients without history of excessive alcohol ingestion. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical and paraclinical features and risk factors of NAFLD patients in comparison with healthy population. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, 102 patients with NAFLD were compared with 102 controls in East Azerbaijan province. The diagnosis of NAFLD was provided by liver ultrasonography to confirm the presence of steatohepatitis. Liver function tests, lipid profile, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were measured in all participants. The statistical analysis was performed using chi-square, t tests and logistic regression model and P