Metabolic Features of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Title:Metabolic Features of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Volume: 11 Issue: 3

Author(s): Paloma Almeda-Valdes, Alejandra Altamirano-Barrera, Misael Uribe and Nahum Méndez-Sánchez

Affiliation:

• Liver Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Puente de Piedra 150, Col. Toriello Guerra, ZP 14050, Mexico City, Mexico.,Mexico

Keywords: Alcoholic liver disease, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes mellitus, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma.

Abstract: Background: Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) can be defined as the hepatic manifestations caused by excessive alcohol intake. ALD comprises a spectrum from simple steatosis to cirrhosis.

Objective: To review diverse clinical and metabolic characteristics and their impact in ALD.

Conclusion: The concurrence of metabolic alterations, including obesity and diabetes, and alcohol consumption increase the risk of liver injury and also the morbidity and mortality associated with chronic liver disease.

Cite this article as:

Almeda-Valdes Paloma, Altamirano-Barrera Alejandra, Uribe Misael and Méndez-Sánchez Nahum, Metabolic Features of Alcoholic Liver Disease, Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials 2016; 11(3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1574887111666160815102725