Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is reported to be more prevalent in patients with GH deficiency (GHD) than in the general population. Case control studies have not however been undertaken. Recognition of NAFLD is important due to its association with cardiovascular disease and chronic liver disease.Aims: To determine i) the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with severe GHD compared to age and BMI-matched controls, and, ii) the effect ...