Diagnosing Fatty Liver

Apr 29, 2017

When diagnosing suspected nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatic steatosis and inflammation with hepatocellular injury is an indication of which one of the following?

	A. Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL)
	B. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
	C. Both of the above
	D. None of the above

Correct

Correct Answer is: B. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

Explanation: The answer is NASH, a condition indicated by the presence of hepatic steatosis and inflammation with hepatocyte injury with or without fibrosis. In some cases, it may progress to cirrhosis and is thought to be a leading cause of cryptogenic cirrhosis. NAFL is indicated in the presence of hepatic steatosis with no evidence of hepatocellular injury.

Source:

Matteoni CA, et al. Gastroenterology. 1999;116:1413-1419;

Diagnosing Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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