Table 1. Main clinical and demographic characteristics of patients and healthy subjects who received shear wave elastography and biopsy.
| Characteristic | Patients (39) | Healthy subjects (12) |
|---|---|---|
| Male gender | 22 (56%) | 3 (25%) |
| Age (years) | 48.5 (20.0–78.0) | 27.5 (25.0–48.0) |
| Weight (kg) | 72.0 (51.0–130.0) | 58.0 (52.0–70.0) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.6 (17.9–38.4) | 22.2 (18.8–25.0) |
| Abdominal circumference (cm) | 98.0 (77.0–120.0) | 89.0 (79.0–93.0) |
| AST (U/l) | 37.5 (14.0–377.0) | 15.5 (14.0–17.0) |
| ALT (U/l) | 51.5 (9.0–577.0) | 11.0 (9.0–13.0) |
| GGT(U/L) | 81.0 (14.0–856.0) | 12.5 (10.0–15.0) |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | 180.0 (62.0–342.0) | 151.5 (133.0–170.0) |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 120.0 (33.0–353.0) | 37.5 (27.0–48.0) |
| Aetiology of liver disease | ||
| HCV | 4 (10,2%) | |
| HBV | 7 (17,9%) | |
| Alcohol-related | 7 (17,9%) | |
| NASH | 2 (5,1%) | |
| Others | 19 (48,7%) | |
| Shear Wave Elastography | ||
| Median value (range) | 6.15 (3.14–16.66) | 4.49 (2.92–7.32) |