Table 4.
Correlation of biochemical parameters with severity of ultrasound-based grading of NAFLD
| Grade I Mean±SD | Grade II Mean±SD | Grade III Mean±SD | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST (U/L) | 20.37±10.08 | 26.42±14.56 | 27.36±9.29 | <0.001 |
| ALT (U/L) | 24.26±16.59 | 34.59±23.26 | 33.09±15.64 | <0.001 |
| ALP (U/L) | 194.14±54.11 | 199.45±54.16 | 211.27±34.65 | 0.42 |
| GGT (U/L) | 30.52±23.65 | 40.77±36.13 | 32.59±11.88 | 0.004 |
| TG (mg/dl) | 201.88±99.11 | 203.85±98.09 | 157.00±46.63 | 0.31 |
| TC (mg/dl) | 204.71±37.38 | 206.07±43.95 | 204.73±48.44 | 0.95 |
| HDL-C (mg/dl) | 43.42±9.08 | 43.28±7.47 | 46.73±7.97 | 0.44 |
| LDL-C (mg/dl) | 120.94±31.80 | 121.00±33,86 | 126.55±39.69 | 0.85 |
| FBS (mg/dl) | 107.16±35.35 | 113.76±44.88 | 114.27±30.34 | 0.26 |
*P<0.05 represents statistically significant values NAFLD: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; AST: Aspartate aminotransferase; ALT: Alanine aminotransferase; ALP: Alkaline phosphatase; GGT: Gamma-glutamyltransferase; TG: Triglyceride; TC: Total cholesterol; HDL-C: High-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; FBS: Fasting blood sugar