Diagnosis and Management of Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diagnosis and Management of Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Goal #3: Determine<br />
Severity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Disease</strong><br />
• Goal is to identify patients with advanced<br />
fibrosis or cirrhosis<br />
– Fibrosis stage >=2<br />
• Normal physical exam, labs <strong>and</strong> imaging<br />
are not sufficient to exclude cirrhosis<br />
• <strong>Liver</strong> biopsy is needed