Elevated cystatin C: is it a reflection for kidney or liver impairment in hepatic children?

Aim Of The Study: To assess if elevated serum cystatin C (Cyst-C) is an indicator for renal or hepatic dysfunction in presence of liver fibrosis.

Material And Methods: Data of 50 children with chronic liver diseases (CLDs), out of which 25 were without renal impairment, and 25 with renal impairment were analyzed. Twenty healthy children served as a healthy control group.