non-alcoholic liver disease

Question 1

what are features of NAFLD?

Answer 1

usually asymptomatic
hpatomegaly
echogenicity on USS
ALT > AST

Question 2

describe how NAFLD is diagnosed.

Answer 2

enhanced liver fibrosis blood test

if ELF blood test not available

• FIB4 score of NAFLD fibrosis score
• may be used in combination with fibroscan
• used to determine need for liver biopsy so disease can be more accurately staged