Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Difference between revisions
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===Natural History=== | ===Natural History=== | ||
*The symptoms of | *The symptoms of NAFLD usually develop in the fourth decade of life. | ||
*If left untreated, Patients with NAFLD may progress to develop NASH which is more serious complication. | |||
*If left untreated, | |||
===Complications=== | ===Complications=== | ||
*Common complications of | *Common complications of NAFLD include: | ||
** | **NASH | ||
** | **Cirhosis | ||
** | **Gastro intesinal bledding | ||
**Liver failure | |||
**Liver cancer | |||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
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Editor in Chief: Elliot Tapper, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Synonyms and keywords: NASH, NAFLD, non alcoholic steatohepatitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of NAFLD usually develop in the fourth decade of life.
- If left untreated, Patients with NAFLD may progress to develop NASH which is more serious complication.
Complications
- Common complications of NAFLD include:
- NASH
- Cirhosis
- Gastro intesinal bledding
- Liver failure
- Liver cancer
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
- Depending on the extent of the [tumor/disease progression/etc.] at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor/good/excellent.
- The presence of [characteristic of disease] is associated with a particularly [good/poor] prognosis among patients with [disease/malignancy].
- [Subtype of disease/malignancy] is associated with the most favorable prognosis.
- The prognosis varies with the [characteristic] of tumor; [subtype of disease/malignancy] have the most favorable prognosis.
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
- NIH page on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis