Fatty liver disease Flashcards
1
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When does a person have NAFLD?
A
When hepatic liver fat contributes to 5% or more of the liver weight
2
Q
Steatosis/fatty liver is linked to which other diagnosis?
A
- Insulin resistance
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
3
Q
What is the main lipid in the liver?
A
Glycerolipid TAG
4
Q
How can we measure liver fat content?
A
- Liver biopsy
- Scanning with MR/MR
- Biomarkers
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