Influence of steatosis on progression of fibrosis and virological response in chronic hepatitis C cases.

Background And Study Aims: Hepatic steatosis seems to be frequently found histopathologically in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients. The aim of this study is to determine the influence of steatosis on HCV disease severity (fibrosis) and to evaluate its impact on sustained virological response (SVR) to antiviral therapy.

Patients And Methods: From April 2008 to April 2010, 148 consecutive adults (87 females (59%) and 61 males (41%); mean age: 55.