Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population
<p><strong>Objective</strong> Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are frequent in Turner syndrome (TS). The causes and clinical significance are unclear.</p> <p><strong>Aims</strong> To investigate the prevalence of elevated LFTs in adult TS; secondly, to a...
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| author | Calanchini, M Moolla, A Tomlinson, JW Cobbold, JF Grossman, A Fabbri, A Turner, HE |
| author_facet | Calanchini, M Moolla, A Tomlinson, JW Cobbold, JF Grossman, A Fabbri, A Turner, HE |
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| description | <p><strong>Objective</strong> Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are frequent in Turner syndrome (TS). The causes and clinical significance are unclear.</p> <p><strong>Aims</strong> To investigate the prevalence of elevated LFTs in adult TS; secondly, to analyse the associations between elevated LFTs, TS‐karyotypes and TS‐related conditions; and thirdly, to evaluate liver stiffness and histological assessment.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong> A total of 125 TS women were retrospectively studied. Karyotypes, clinical and biochemical details and aortic measurements were recorded. Fibroscan and liver biopsy results were noted.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong> Elevated LFTs were found in 49.6%: gamma‐glutamyltransferase (GGT) in 88.7%, ALK in 45.2%, ALT in 40.3% and AST in 29%. A FIB‐4 index >1.3 was found in 11.8%. Women with isochromosome of the X long arm, iso[X](q), had a higher prevalence of elevated LFTs. A lower prevalence of abnormal GGT was found in patients with 45,X/46,XX, 45,X/47,XXX or 45,X/46,XX/47,XXX. Subjects with raised GGT were older, shorter and more likely to have higher triglyceride levels. There was no association with HRT duration after adjusting for age. Among patients with elevated aminotransferases, no differences were noted, except for higher HDL‐cholesterol levels. The sinuses and ascending aorta diameter were greater in the elevated LFTs group. Fibroscan was suggestive of significant liver fibrosis in 38.1%. Among 11 biopsies, liver architectural changes were reported in 45.4%, including two with cirrhosis.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions</strong> Elevated LFTs in TS are common and important to detect given the possible progression towards severe liver disease. An association between raised LFTs and karyotype iso[X]q was demonstrated. We have also shown a new association between abnormal LFTs and aortic dilatation.</p> |
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| spelling | oxford-uuid:fd42da49-06a1-4eaa-a5b5-2a699d0b25372022-03-27T13:27:36ZLiver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult populationJournal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_dcae04bcuuid:fd42da49-06a1-4eaa-a5b5-2a699d0b2537EnglishSymplectic Elements at OxfordWiley2018Calanchini, MMoolla, ATomlinson, JWCobbold, JFGrossman, AFabbri, ATurner, HE<p><strong>Objective</strong> Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) are frequent in Turner syndrome (TS). The causes and clinical significance are unclear.</p> <p><strong>Aims</strong> To investigate the prevalence of elevated LFTs in adult TS; secondly, to analyse the associations between elevated LFTs, TS‐karyotypes and TS‐related conditions; and thirdly, to evaluate liver stiffness and histological assessment.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong> A total of 125 TS women were retrospectively studied. Karyotypes, clinical and biochemical details and aortic measurements were recorded. Fibroscan and liver biopsy results were noted.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong> Elevated LFTs were found in 49.6%: gamma‐glutamyltransferase (GGT) in 88.7%, ALK in 45.2%, ALT in 40.3% and AST in 29%. A FIB‐4 index >1.3 was found in 11.8%. Women with isochromosome of the X long arm, iso[X](q), had a higher prevalence of elevated LFTs. A lower prevalence of abnormal GGT was found in patients with 45,X/46,XX, 45,X/47,XXX or 45,X/46,XX/47,XXX. Subjects with raised GGT were older, shorter and more likely to have higher triglyceride levels. There was no association with HRT duration after adjusting for age. Among patients with elevated aminotransferases, no differences were noted, except for higher HDL‐cholesterol levels. The sinuses and ascending aorta diameter were greater in the elevated LFTs group. Fibroscan was suggestive of significant liver fibrosis in 38.1%. Among 11 biopsies, liver architectural changes were reported in 45.4%, including two with cirrhosis.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions</strong> Elevated LFTs in TS are common and important to detect given the possible progression towards severe liver disease. An association between raised LFTs and karyotype iso[X]q was demonstrated. We have also shown a new association between abnormal LFTs and aortic dilatation.</p> |
| spellingShingle | Calanchini, M Moolla, A Tomlinson, JW Cobbold, JF Grossman, A Fabbri, A Turner, HE Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title | Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title_full | Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title_fullStr | Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title_short | Liver biochemical abnormalities in Turner syndrome: A comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
| title_sort | liver biochemical abnormalities in turner syndrome a comprehensive characterization of an adult population |
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