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[Fatty liver and its clinical management in obese adolescents].

Authors :
González Jiménez E
Schmidt Río-Valle J
Álvarez Ferre J
Source :
Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion [Endocrinol Nutr] 2011 Jan; Vol. 58 (1), pp. 32-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jan 07.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Liver steatosis, also called non-alcoholic fatty liver, is characterized by a pathological fat accumulation in the liver, leading to liver damage in the form of inflammation and fibrosis. These histological features are similar to those in alcoholic hepatitis. Obesity is known to be the most common cause of simple steatosis in the preadolescent and adolescent population with a consequent serious health risk. The aim of this study was to provide an update on the concepts, pathophysiology and clinical management of hepatic steatosis secondary to obesity at an early age.<br /> (Copyright © 2010 SEEN. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1579-2021
Volume :
58
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Endocrinologia y nutricion : organo de la Sociedad Espanola de Endocrinologia y Nutricion
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21216209
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.endonu.2010.10.005