Study of Serum Levels of CRP & its Relation to Asymptomatic and Incidentally Detected Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract

Background Fatty liver disease is a condition that can be detected incidentally during routine checkups or imaging tests. The rise in obesity and metabolic syndrome has also contributed to an increase in fatty liver diagnoses. This condition can be caused by alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver disease) or by other factors (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease).  Aims & Objectives This study aims to investigate the clinical characteristics and inflammatory markers in individuals with asymptomatic fatty liver disease identified through routine imaging tests like ultrasounds (USG) and CT scans of the abdomen. Specifically, the researchers will measure serum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) to assess potential inflammation and its association with coronary artery disease (CAD) risk in this patient population.  Methods The study appears to be investigating asymptomatic fatty liver disease detected through ultrasounds in adults (age > 14 years) who underwent health checkups at a medical college between October 2022 and September 2023.