Table II.
Proportion of patients with liver fibrosis based on the METAVIR scoring system.
| Variable | PNALT group | PIEALT group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver biopsy, n | 74 | 159 | |
| Liver biopsy result, n (%) | 0.001 | ||
| F0 | 34 (45.9) | 44 (27.7) | |
| F1 | 38 (51.4) | 76 (47.8) | |
| F2 | 2 (2.7) | 35 (22.0) | |
| F3 | 0 (0) | 3 (1.9) | |
| F4 | 0 (0) | 1 (0.6) | |
| Liver stiffness, (kPa) | 7.86±1.12 | 9.07±2.12 | <0.001 |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation or number (percentage). ALT, alanine aminotransferase; PNALT, persistently normal ALT; PIEALT, persistently or intermittently mildly elevated ALT.