Clinical outcomes and management of patients with chronic hepatitis B and liver stiffness measurement in the grey zone

ConclusionsCHB patients with initial LSM in the grey zone rarely proceed to a clarifying liver biopsy which would reveal advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis in one ‐third of patients. Both liver biopsy and repeat LSM in grey zone patients have clinical utility in prompting changes in management and providing prognostic information.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Liver International - November 12, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ken Liu, Vincent Wai ‐Sun Wong, Lilian Yan Liang, Grace Chung‐Yan Lui, Henry Lik‐Yuen Chan, Grace Lai‐Hung Wong Tags: Original Article Source Type: research