Ultrasound assessment of hepatomegaly and metabolically-associated fatty liver disease among a sample of children: a pilot project
The findings indicate that large liver and MAFLD are common among children with overweight and obesity, suggesting liver changes related to obesity begin early in life. Strategies to maintain a healthy weight in children are essential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and potential disabilities in adulthood.
Authors
- Loida Alejandra Gonzalez-Rodriguez
- Bárbara L. Riestra‐Candelaria
- Wilma Rodríguez-Mojica
- Camille A. Vélez-Morell
- Gabriel Camareno-Soto
- Claudia Ramírez-Marcano
- Ariana Alvarado-Castillo
Institutions
- University of Puerto Rico System (PR)
- Central University of the Caribbean (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-04-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1491342
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health