The Interrelation Between Hypothyroidism and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, a Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of diverse metabolic processes and might play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, their association remains controversial. Therefore, our aim is to clarify whether overt or subclinical hypothyroidism was associated with NAFLD.