You receive laboratory results for your 16-year-old patient. At last follow-up, the patient's BMI was 98% for age and sex and the family history was positive for obesity in both parents and hyperlipidemia and diabetes in two grandparents. Significant results include HgbA1c-5.3, ALT-85, AST-79, LDL-99, 25OHD-35. Based on these results and the patient's history, the patient is currently at highest risk for which comorbid condition?

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The elevated ALT and AST levels suggest liver inflammation or damage, which is consistent with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, especially given the patient's obesity and family history.

You Receive Laboratory Results for Your 16-Year-Old Patient