Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2012
Authors:
Kleiner DE,
Abrams SH,
Brunt EM,
Lavine JE,
Loomba R,
Molleston JP,
Murray KF,
Rosenthal P,
Schwimmer JB,
Tonascia J,
Unalp A,
Yates KP
Studies:
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most prevalent chronic pediatric liver disease. No prospective data exist on its natural history in children. Given the increased genetic and environmental penetrance likely associated with early onset, factors influencing consequence and rate of progression need to be identified. Cirrhosis is a recognized complication of NAFLD in children.