Fatty Liver

Lipid infiltration of the hepatic parenchymal cells resulting in a yellow-colored liver. The abnormal lipid accumulation is usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES, either as a single large droplet or multiple small droplets. Fatty liver is caused by an imbalance in the metabolism of FATTY ACIDS.

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Tree Number(s): C06.552.241

MeSH Unique ID: D005234

Entry Terms:

• Liver, Fatty
• Steatohepatitis
• Steatohepatitides
• Steatosis of Liver
• Visceral Steatosis
• Steatoses, Visceral
• Steatosis, Visceral
• Visceral Steatoses
• Liver Steatosis
• Liver Steatoses
• Steatoses, Liver
• Steatosis, Liver

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Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Liver Diseases
Fatty Liver
Fatty Liver, Alcoholic
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reye Syndrome