A low level of serum total testosterone is independently associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

A low level of serum total testosterone is independently associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The association between low serum testosterone levels, visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and metabolic syndrome is now well known. However, the relationship between hepatic steatosis and serum testosterone levels has not been extensivel...

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Main Authors: Kim Sunmi, Kwon Hyuktae, Park Jin-Ho, Cho Belong, Kim Donghee, Oh Seung-Won, Lee Cheol, Choi Ho-Chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Total testosterone
Visceral adipose tissue
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/69

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