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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a challenge for pediatricians.
JAMA pediatrics - 1 Feb 2015
Nobili Valerio, Alkhouri Naim, Alisi Anna, Della Corte Claudia, Fitzpatrick Emer, Raponi Massimiliano, Dhawan Anil
Abstract excerpt
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome and is considered the most common form of chronic liver disease in children. Several factors contribute to NAFLD development, including race/ethnicity, genetic factors, environmental exposures, and alterations in the gut microbiome. The histologic spectrum of NAFLD ranges from simple steatosis to the more aggressive...
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