10 Questions
What does MASLD stand for?
Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
What is the definition of hepatic steatosis?
Accumulation of fat (triglycerides) in ≥5% of hepatocytes in the liver
Which term has replaced the term 'Fatty liver disease'?
Steatotic liver disease
What percentage of hepatocytes in the liver must have fat accumulation to be considered hepatic steatosis?
≥5%
What does steatohepatitis refer to?
Hepatic steatosis with concomitant inflammation and hepatocyte injury
What is the overarching term to encompass the various etiologies of hepatic steatosis?
Steatotic liver disease (SLD)
What is the definition of hepatic steatosis?
Accumulation of fat (triglycerides (TG)) in ≥5% of hepatocytes in the liver
What does MASLD stand for?
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
What does steatohepatitis refer to?
Hepatic steatosis with concomitant inflammation, hepatocyte injury (ballooning), and a variable
What is the percentage of hepatocytes in the liver that must have fat accumulation to be considered hepatic steatosis?
≥5%
Test your knowledge of steatotic liver disease with this quiz by Prof. Hoda El Aggan. Explore the definition of hepatic steatosis, steatohepatitis, and the sub-classification of steatotic liver disease. Sharpen your understanding of this liver condition with this informative session.
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