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MASH can cause serious liver damage if not detected and treated early
MASH is a liver disease in which fat buildup is accompanied by inflammation and damage to liver cells.
If it is not found and treated early, it can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer.
In Italy, about 5,000 people with MASH have moderate to advanced liver scarring, known as fibrosis.
The disease is already the second-leading reason for liver transplants in Italy.
Its economic impact in the country is expected to reach €3 billion by 2040.
A discussion on prevention and new treatments is scheduled to appear online on ANSA.it on October 13 at noon.
The announcement does not give details about specific treatments or other next steps.
MASH is a condition involving fat buildup in the liver, inflammation and cell damage.
If it is not detected and treated early, it can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer.
In Italy, about 5,000 patients have MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis.
MASH is already the second-leading cause of liver transplants in Italy.
Its economic impact in Italy is expected to reach €3 billion by 2040.
- Who
- People with MASH, including about 5,000 patients in Italy with moderate to advanced fibrosis.
- What
- MASH can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer if not detected and treated early.
- When
- The article was published on 12 October 2026. A programme about MASH was scheduled for 13 October at 12:00.
- Where
- Italy; the programme was to be available online on ANSA.it.
- Why
- MASH involves fat buildup in the liver, inflammation and cell damage.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
ANSA published an article about MASH, its risks and prevention.
ANSA Incontra was scheduled to publish a programme about MASH, prevention and new treatments on ANSA.it at 12:00.
- Italian patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis
- About 5,000
- Transplants in Italy
- MASH is the second-leading cause of liver transplants
- Projected economic impact in Italy
- €3 billion by 2040
- Programme
- ANSA Incontra, online on ANSA.it on 13 October at 12:00
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