Aspartate aminotransferase-platelet ratio index and body mass index in children with fatty liver

Background Obesity in children is becoming a global epidemic. Non􀀷alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent and potentially serious complication of childhood obesity. The early identification of fibrosis is important in children v.ith NAFLD in order to prevent the development of li...

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Main Authors: Ninung Kusumawati, Maria Mexitalia, Suci Romadhona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2012-06-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/388