Gallbladder disease is associated with insulin resistance in a high risk Hispanic population

Nervi, F; Miquel, JF; Alvarez M.; Ferreccio C.; Garcia-Zattera, MJ; González R.; Perez-Ayuso, RM; Rigotti, A.; Villarroel L.

Abstract

Background/Aims: We tested whether cholesterol gallstone disease (GS) is associated to insulin resistance and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in a high risk population. Methods: This was a nested case-control study on 881 Chilean subjects that included clinical examination, abdominal ultrasound and blood chemistries. Insulin resistance was determined by the homeostasis model assessment index (IR-HOMA). Results: Compared to controls (n = 582), age and sex adjusted median IR-HOMA was significantly elevated in subjects with GS (n = 299) (P < 0.001). Risks of GS in subjects with insulin resistance and different body mass index (BMI) were: BMI < 25, 2.2 (1.1-4.7); BMI 25-30, 1.5 (0.9-2.5) and BMI > 30, 1.7 (1.0-2.9). Risk of GS in subjects with metabolic syndrome was 1.7 (CI, 1.2-2.5) and with fatty liver, 1.5 (1.1-2.2). Risk of GS in subjects with CRP > 1 mg/dL was 1.0 (0.7-1.7). Conclusions: GS is associated to insulin resistance, fatty liver and to metabolic syndrome, but not to serum CRP in a high risk Hispanic population. Insulin resistance could have a major role in the pathogenesis of GS favoring the production of cholesterol supersaturated bile and altering gallbladder function. © 2006 European Association for the Study of the Liver.

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Título según WOS: Gallbladder disease is associated with insulin resistance in a high risk Hispanic population
Título según SCOPUS: Gallbladder disease is associated with insulin resistance in a high risk Hispanic population
Título de la Revista: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY
Volumen: 45
Número: 2
Editorial: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
Fecha de publicación: 2006
Página de inicio: 299
Página final: 305
Idioma: English
URL: http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0168827806000717
DOI:

10.1016/j.jhep.2006.01.026

Notas: ISI, SCOPUS