CHE Toxicant and Disease Database
Steatosis (fatty liver)
Causes [strength of evidence]:
Notes
Arsenical pesticides have been associated with steatosis. Hydrocarbon exposure in petrochemical workers has been associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
References:
- Cotrim H.P. et al. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: a toxic liver disease in industrial workers. Liver 1999; 19(4):299-304.
- Leikin, J.B et al. Selected Topics Related to Occupational Exposures. Part IV. Occupational Liver Disease. Dis Mon 2000;46(4):296-310.
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