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Paediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Authors :
Nobili, Valerio
Pinzani, Massimo
Source :
Gut. May2010, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p561-564. 4p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children. It mentions that NAFLD has become the common liver disease in children as well as adolescents due to overweight and obesity during their childhood. It states that NAFLD is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It adds that NAFLD causes insulin resistance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00175749
Volume :
59
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gut
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50373142
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.2009.187039