Liver Cirrhosis

Irrespective of etiology, liver cirrhosis together with its complications can affect other body organs and lead to a great morbidity and mortality. In Cirrhotic patients, Sarcopenia block normal life activities. Low serum testosterone has been reported in up to 90% of men with liver cirrhosis. This study aimed to assess the correlation between serum testosterone level and sarcopenia in Egyptian male patients with liver cirrhosis.

Autorentext

Naglaa Said El Abd, Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt.