Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, biomarkers, and cardiovascular risk factors in children with excess weight

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Authors

Elisabeth A Machado · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Beatriz L C Themistocles · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Jorge M R Teixeira · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Fernanda M G Jannuzzi · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Geísa Tomaz · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Cecilia L Oliveira · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Isabel R Madeira

Abstract

In pediatric age with excess weight, hepatic steatosis was associated with higher BP, severe obesity, and worse glycemic profile. Low adiponectin and high insulin levels appeared as possible biomarkers of MASLD. The study reinforces the need for children with obesity and a worse metabolic profile to be investigated for early diagnosis of MASLD.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Liver Disease and Transplantation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Jornal de Pediatria

Volume 102, Issue 3, pp. 101534-101534

DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2026.101534

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