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ea0020p417 | Diabetes and Cardiovascular | ECE2009

Evaluation of the severity of hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetes

Ben Salem Hachmi Leila , Ben Farhat Leila , Waghlani Ridha , Bouzid Chiraz , Hendaoui Lotfi , Ben Slama Claude

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the factors influencing the severity of hepatic steatosis in type 2 diabetes.Methods: Computed tomography imaging was used to assess hepatic fat content in 80 men and women with type 2 diabetes. Inclusion criteria included a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (≥1 year of duration), without history of hepatic disease or daily consumption of alcohol drink. The ratio of liver to spleen attenuat...