steatosis

Steatohepatitis

What is steatohepatitis? Steatohepatitis is a type of fatty liver disease. It is associated with inflammation and the build up of fat inside specialized liver cells called hepatocytes. What are the types of steatohepatitis? There are two major types of steatohepatitis: non-alcoholic and alcoholic. Alcoholic steatohepatitis occurs due to alcohol use. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis can be …
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Steatosis

What is steatosis? Steatosis is a non-cancerous type of liver disease and part of a category of diseases called fatty liver disease. In all types of fatty liver disease, fat droplets are found inside the hepatocytes. What causes steatosis? The causes of fatty liver disease include alcohol use, central obesity, diabetes, certain medications, diet, and …
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