ArticleQuantitative imaging in medicine and surgery2026
Associations between skeletal muscle parameters and metabolic markers in metabolic syndrome: an exploratory cross-sectional study using photon-counting computed tomography.
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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with altered body composition, but the relationship between skeletal muscle parameters and metabolic markers remains incompletely understood. This exploratory cross-sectional study aimed to investigate associations between skeletal muscle quantity and quality, measured by photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT), and circulating metabolic markers in individuals with and without MetS. Methods: A total of 117 participants [38 with MetS and 79 healthy controls (HCs)] underwent abdominal non-contrast PCCT. Skeletal muscle area (SMA), skeletal muscle density (SMD), and skeletal muscle index (SMI) were measured at the third lumbar vertebral level. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and lipid profiles were collected. Spearman correlation, multivariable regression, and interaction analyses were performed. False discovery rate (FDR) adjustment was applied to exploratory subgroup correlations. Results: The MetS group had significantly higher SMI (median, 42.73 Conclusions: MetS was associated with higher SMI and a trend toward lower SMD. Exploratory differences in association patterns between skeletal muscle quantity and glycemic markers were observed but were not independent of BMI. These hypothesis-generating findings require confirmation in larger, well-powered prospective studies.
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