Elevated transaminases and hepatomegaly in an obese diabetic.

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  • L. SIGAL
  • RALPH DeFRONZO
چکیده

A 61-year-old obese female presented with hypothyroidism, insulin-independent diabetes mellitus, and asymptomatic hepatomegaly. The diagnostic evaluation of hepatomegaly with elevated transaminase is discussed. Liver biopsy findings are discussed. Plans for therapy are presented and evaluated.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

دوره 56  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1983