NAFLD

Question 1

What is the classical development pathway of NAFLD?

Answer 1

Steatosis-> NASH-> NASH+fibrosis

Question 2

What is metabolic syndrome?

Answer 2

Insulin resistance, HTN, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, visceral obesity

Question 3

What is the ELF score and what are its cut off ranges?

Answer 3

Enhanced liver fibrosis score
<7.7 no fibrosis/mild fibrosis
7.7-9.8 moderate fibrosis
>9.8 severe fibrosis