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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

Prevalence of liver disorders in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Mirna Natalija Anicic, Katja Dumic, Lucija Kolega Mrkic, Anita Spehar Uroic, Nevena Krnic, Martina Zidanic, Marijana Coric, Jurica Vukovic

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Mirna Natalija AnicicDepartment of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb, 10 000, Croatia. mirnaanicic@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6789-617X
Katja DumicDepartment of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb, 10 000, Croatia.
Lucija Kolega MrkicDepartment of Pediatrics, Zadar General Hospital, Zadar, Croatia.
Anita Spehar UroicDepartment of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Nevena KrnicDepartment of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb, 10 000, Croatia.
Martina ZidanicDepartment of Radiology, Clinical Hospital Holy Spirit, Zagreb, Croatia.
Marijana CoricSchool of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Jurica VukovicDepartment of Pediatrics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, Zagreb, 10 000, Croatia.

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backgroundChildren and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) occasionally develop liver disorders. Glycogenic hepatopathy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are the most common conditions found in patients with poor glycemic control. The main purpose of the study was to determine the frequency of liver disorders in children and adolescents with T1DM and to investigate a correlation with chronic complications or associated autoimmune diseases. The second aim was to investigate if glycogenic hepatopathy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease could be differentiated non-invasively with MRI among patients with T1DM.

methodsIn 154 patients with T1DM age 2-20 years, clinical exam, laboratory tests and abdominal ultrasound were performed. Liver MRI and biopsy were performed in selected patients.

resultsOver the study period, 154 patients with T1DM were investigated (77 females and 77 males, ages 2-20, mean 14.2 ± 3.2 years, T1DM duration 1-18 years, mean 7.7 ± 4.1 years, BMI 20.6 ± 3.7 kg/m

conclusionLiver disorders in patients with T1DM are not as rare as previously thought, and glycogenic hepatopathy is the most common. A combination of liver enzymes and a liver ultrasound exam is a good initial screening and follow-up method for the evaluation of liver disorders. MRI represents a good non-invasive tool for the distinction between glycogen and fat accumulation, and might postpone liver biopsy beyond initial workup.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Liver DiseasesAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansLiverMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseasePrevalenceUltrasonographyYoung AdultChildrenGlycogenic hepatopathyLiver biopsyMRIType 1 diabetes mellitus

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PMID40760481
PMCPMC13126692

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