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  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

A Case Study on A Patient with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Using Ultrasound

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2016, v.37 no.1, pp.151-157

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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effect of Shihosogan-tang extract on NAFLD through ultrasound. Methods: The patient was treated with Shihosogan-tang extract. We observed the changes in symptoms and ultrasound imaging on a patient with NAFLD. Results: After treatment, the symptoms of the patient with NAFLD were decreased and ultrasound imaging were improved from moderate to mild grade. Conclusion: The patient of NAFLD was improved in symptoms and ultrasound imaging.

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD, Roaccutane, Isotretinoin, Sonography, Shihosogan-tang


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