Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Brazil. Clinical and histological profile

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Brazil. Clinical and histological profile

Background. The epidemiology and clinical characteristics of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in South America are not well known. Brazil is a largest country in this part of the world and the present study aimed to contribute with this information.Methods. This descriptive study included pa...

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Main Authors: Helma P. Cotrim, Edison R. Parise, Claudia P.M.S. Oliveira, Natalhie Leite, Ana Martinelli, Joào Galizzi, Rita de Càssia Silva, Ângelo Mattos, Leila Pereira, Waldir Amorim, Claúdia Ivantes, Francisco Souza, Marcelo Costa, Lizomar Maia, Màrio Pessoa, Frederico Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-01-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Metabolic Syndrome
Insulin resistance
NAFLD in South America
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119315844

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