The Relationship of Thickness of the Subcutaneous Fat of the Anterior Abdominal Wall and the grade of Hepatic Steatosis.
Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent cause of fat buildup in the liver, which results in liver disease. This condition is becoming more commonplace worldwide. Knowing the causes of the disease is crucial for preventing and minimizing its effects, especially si...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Basic Research in Medical Sciences Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 38 - 48 |
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Ilam University of Medical Sciences
2026
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