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World J Hepatol. May 27, 2026; 18(5): 117441
Published online May 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i5.117441
Table 9 Thyroid stimulating hormone level correlation to steatosis grading by ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging
VariableTSH (mIU/L)
Paire-wise comparison
mean ± SD
P value
Ultrasound
Non-MASLD (A)4.1 ± 3< 0.001A vs B: 0.023
Mild MASLD (B)13.4 ± 16A vs C: < 0.001
Moderate MASLD (C)32.6 ± 31.5B vs C: < 0.001
Degree by MRI
Non-MASLD4.1 ± 3< 0.001A vs B: 0.017
Mild MASLD13.8 ± 16.1A vs C: < 0.001
Moderate MASLD32.6 ± 31.5B vs C: < 0.001


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