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August 2, 2025World Journal of HepatologyOpen Access

Triglyceride-glucose-waist circumference index: A powerful tool for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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BPBryan Adrián Priego-ParraBRBerenice M Román-CallejaRGRocío Gallego‐Durán

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Overview

Opinion review highlights TyG-WC index's diagnostic accuracy for MASLD, suggesting its use for risk assessment in diverse populations.

Key Points

  • The TyG-WC index is a promising biomarker for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
  • It shows high diagnostic accuracy across various populations, aiding in early detection and personalized treatments.
  • Regular monitoring of triglycerides, glucose, and waist circumference can enhance metabolic health risk assessment.
  • Further rigorous studies are needed to validate the TyG-WC index before widespread clinical adoption.

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Priego-Parra et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c72e6551bb0af8d0474https://doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v17.i7.107668
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