Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Flashcards
1
Q
stigmata of chronic liver disease
A
palmar erythema
spider naevi
icteric skin
gynaecomastia
bruising
2
Q
where is cholesterol made
A
liver
3
Q
four stages of NAFLD
A
simple fatty liver
NASH
fibrosis
cirhosis
4
Q
difference between simple fatty liver and NASH
A
NASH involves inflammation
5
Q
symptoms of NASH and simple fatty liver
A
usually none
sometimes tiredness
sometimes RUQ pain
6
Q
diagnosis of NAFLD
A
abnormal LFTs
other causes ruled out
scan (UUS/CT/MRI) which fits
biopsy if in doubt or suspect cirrhosis
7
Q
are NAFLD patients more likely to die from liver disease or CVD
A
CVD
