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Why some adults under 50 may develop early-onset cirrhosis from fatty liver disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have published the first study to define early-onset cirrhosis caused by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition known as fatty…
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine published the first study defining early‑onset cirrhosis caused by metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a form of fatty liver disease. The work identifies adults under 50 who can develop cirrhosis despite relatively young age, linking metabolic dysfunction to rapid liver scarring. The study, released in September, provides a framework for recognizing and diagnosing this early‑onset condition.
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