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Diagnosing Pediatric NAFLD

Dr. Yogesh Waikar

Keywords : NAFLD: Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, ALT: Alanine Transaminase, Steatosis Index, Fibrosis Index, Liver biopsy, USFLI SCORE: ultrasonographic fatty liver indicator, MRI. PDFF: Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton density fat fraction

Citation Information : Waikar DY. Diagnosing Pediatric NAFLD. Ann Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 1 (3):13-20.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11009-0022

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 04-07-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

NAFLD; Non alcoholic fatty liver disease is accumulation of excessive fat in liver. It progress to inflammation and cirrhosis. Ethnic differences and clinical heterogeneity regarding NAFLD is well known. More children are getting diagnosed. Multiple factors are involved in pathology of NAFLD. This review focuses on diagnosis of NAFLD children based on available guidelines and literature. Clinical approach to NAFLD is suggested.

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