Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Quiz

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What is the primary characteristic of non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL)?

  • Significant fibrosis in liver tissue (correct)
  • High levels of liver enzymes
  • Presence of inflammation in the liver
  • Excess fat accumulation in the liver >5% (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a cause of hepatic steatosis?

  • Hepatitis C
  • Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
  • Rapid weight loss
  • Inherited metabolic disorders (correct)

What is the estimated prevalence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) among US adults?

  • Less than 1%
  • About 10%
  • Over 15%
  • 1.5% to 6.5% (correct)

Which risk factor is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?

<p>Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging method can detect fatty liver?

<p>Ultrasound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which score is used to assess the risk of fibrosis in NAFLD patients?

<p>NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for diagnosing liver fibrosis?

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Which of the following is NOT an indication for liver biopsy in NAFLD?

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL)

A condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, without inflammation, in the absence of known causes like alcohol abuse.

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

A more serious form of NAFLD, characterized by inflammation and damage to liver cells, in addition to fat accumulation.

NAFL

The most common cause of hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) in the US, with prevalence affecting ~30% of adults.

Hepatitis

A condition where the liver is inflamed and damaged, leading to scarring and potentially liver failure.

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Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography (Fibroscan®)

A non-invasive method to assess the degree of fibrosis in the liver, using ultrasound technology.

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Fibrosure® test

A non-invasive test that measures several blood biomarkers to estimate the stage of fibrosis in the liver.

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Liver biopsy

The gold standard for diagnosing NAFLD, involving taking a small sample of liver tissue for examination.

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Metabolic syndrome

A group of conditions that increase the risk of developing NAFLD, including obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

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