Publications by authors named "Behnoush Abedi-Ardakani"
Arch Iran Med
October 2006
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the prevalence of silent liver diseases, particularly fatty liver, among individuals who died from non-liver-related causes in Tehran.
- Over a two-year period, 896 autopsy cases were analyzed, revealing that a significant portion (52.1%) showed normal liver histology, while notable findings included steatosis in 31.6% of cases and other liver disorders like steatohepatitis and cirrhosis.
- The most common causes of death among these individuals were trauma and heart issues, highlighting the prevalence of undiagnosed liver conditions in the population.
