Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease Presenting as Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in the Neonatal Period in the Absence of Neurologic Symptoms

Central adiposity, a component of insulin resistance syndrome, is a risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults. To determine whether a similar relationship occurs in children, hepatic fat content and adipose tissue distribution were assessed in obese children at risk for NAFLD.We reviewed the charts of obese children undergoing evaluation for NAFLD because of hepatomegaly or elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT)...