Exploring the Connection Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in China - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring the Connection Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in China

  • By

  • Jun Xiao

  • Shen Tian

  • Juan Wu

  • Zhou Xu

  • Hao Li

  • Shu Li

  • Xin-yu Liang

  • Yu-ling Chen

  • Vishnu Prasad Adhikari

  • Jing-yu Song

  • Chen-yu Ma

  • Rui-ling She

  • Zhao-xing Li

  • Liang Ran

  • Ling-quan Kong

  • March 6, 2026

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    Obesity significantly contributes to the rising prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), affecting approximately 25% of the global population.

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    Thyroid nodules (TNs) are increasingly detected, with TI-RADS classifications indicating higher malignancy risks for nodules graded TI-RADS ≥ 4 A.

  • 3

    The study investigates the association between MAFLD and high-risk TNs, focusing on potential modifications by gender and BMI in a large cohort of healthy Chinese adults.

  • 4

    Understanding the relationship between MAFLD and TNs could inform targeted screening and prevention strategies for both conditions.

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    The study included 78,077 participants after applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, ensuring a robust analysis of the MAFLD-TN relationship.

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Exploring the Connection Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in China

  • by Jun Xiao, Shen Tian, Juan Wu, Zhou Xu, Hao Li, Shu Li, Xin-yu Liang, Yu-ling Chen, Vishnu Prasad Adhikari, Jing-yu Song, Chen-yu Ma, Rui-ling She, Zhao-xing Li, Liang Ran, Ling-quan Kong

  • March 6, 2026

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