Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2019; 25(3): 378-387
Published online Jan 21, 2019. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i3.378
Table 2 Relationship between cirrhotic etiology and liver fibrosis markers
Wilson disease-associated cirrhosis (n = 60)Hepatitis B-associated cirrhosis (n = 53)P value
Type IV collagen (ng/mL)61.55 (52.18-72.11)79.48 (63.16-107.56)< 0.001
PIIINP (μg/mL)79.92(54.68-122.65)109.16 (70.24-155.30)0.019
Laminin (ng/mL)104.09 (92.80-118.21)96.27 (70.08-116.02)0.013
Hyaluronic acid (ng/mL)75.12 (39.27-131.98)193.16 (74.77-625.90)< 0.001