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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Volume 5, Issue 2, 2018
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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2394 - 7721 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
PREVALENCE OF NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC POPULATION
Author
Manda Chandramouli and V.Dharma Rao*
Email
vdrao1@rediffmail.com
keyword
Nonalcoholic fatty Liver disease, Type 2 diabetes, Ultrasound.
Abstract
Objective to study the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among type-2 Diabetic patients in this part of Andhra Pradesh. All the patients of type-2 diabetes (n=1337) who came to the OP Department were screened. The patients who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were subjected to detailed history, physical examination and ultrasound scan of the liver. A total of 1219 patients were enrolled into the study. Hepatic steatosis was detected in 963 patients. The prevalence of NAFLD was 79% among the type-2 diabetic patients and NAFLD was the most common cause (91%) of fatty liver on ultrasound scan. The prevalence of NAFLD was more common in the age group of 40-59 Years. Conclusion: Patients with type-2 diabetes very frequently suffer from NAFLD.
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