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ArticleJPGN reports2026

Tirzepatide use in adolescents with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD): A case series.

Brandon J Perumpail, Andrea Tou, Jennifer Panganiban

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Article in JPGN reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Brandon J PerumpailDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7716-6824
Andrea TouDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2001-6825
Jennifer PanganibanDepartment of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.

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Abstract

Pediatric obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) prevalence has risen markedly over the past decade. Due to transition delays and workforce shortages, pediatric specialists often manage patients into young adulthood, and thus familiarity with adult pharmacotherapies for MASLD is essential. Currently, Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is approved for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and F2-F3 fibrosis; however, dual and triple agonists are being evaluated. Tirzepatide, a dual agonist that targets gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) and the GLP-1 receptor, has demonstrated superior weight reduction to Semaglutide (-20.2% vs. -13.7%) with a more favorable gastrointestinal adverse effect profile. Adult literature has demonstrated its effectiveness in MASH resolution, and pediatric data suggest it is safe in younger populations. Currently, there are no pediatric/adolescent studies exploring the use of Tirzepatide in MASLD. We present our experience using Tirzepatide in two adolescent patients with obesity and MASLD.

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dual agonistgastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP‐1 RA)metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH)pediatric obesity

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PMID42865987
PMCPMC13656291

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