The role of NAFLD in extrahepatic malignancies: The importance of ruling out the effect of obesity

We read with great interest the article by Kim et al.1 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is strongly associated with metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that NAFLD is an important factor in extrahepatic complications. Kim et al. not only confirmed that NAFLD is closely related to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, but also demonstrated that NAFLD is a risk factor for extrahepatic malignancies such as male colorectal carcinoma and female breast cancer.
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research