Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is nafld?
A
Liver disease related to obesity
Ranges from steatosis, steatohepatitis to NASH which can lead to cirrhosis
2
Q
Who gets NAFLD?
A
30% of western population
Associated with high fructose and fat diets
3
Q
Presentation of NAFLD?
A
Initially steatosis0 causes liver to be a dusty orange colour instead of dark red
Develops to potential cirrhosis as result of NASH
4
Q
Simple steatosis diagnosis?
A
US
Hep B/C serology
5
Q
NASH diagnosis?
A
Liver biopsy
Risk of progression to cirrhosis
6
Q
How is NAFLD treated?
A
Give statins
Simple: weight loss and exercise
NASH: wt loss & exercise + other experimental
7
Q
Stages of NAFLD?
A
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Fibrosis
Cirrhosis
