Ghattas J Malki, Nidhi P Goyal, Patricia Ugalde-Nicalo, Lauren F Chun, Jasen Zhang, Ziyi Ding, Yingjia Wei, Cynthia Knott, Danielle Batakis, Walter Henderson, Claude B Sirlin, Michael S Middleton, Jeffrey B Schwimmer
Background: Pediatric studies have shown associations between hepatic steatosis and total body fat, visceral fat, and lean mass. However, these associations have not been assessed simultaneously, leaving their relative importance unknown. Objective: To evaluate associations between hepatic steatosis and total-body adiposity, visceral adiposity, and lean mass in children. Method: In children at risk for fatty liver, hepatic steatosis, adipose, and lean mass were estimated with magnetic resonance imaging and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry...
April 20, 2023: Metabolic Syndrome and related Disorders