Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Introduction

NAFLD is associated with a BMI over 31, type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hepatomegaly, and an AST:ALT ratio greater than 1.

 

 

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

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Pathophysiology

Benign fatty infiltration occurs with steatohepatitis and cirrhosis.

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Signs and Symptoms

  • history
  • physical exam

History

 

Physical Exam

 

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

Diagnostic Imaging

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

 

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Consequences and Course

 

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Additional Resources

 

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