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- Title
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
- Authors
Abrar Mohammed Noor Gashgari; Khalid Mohamad Alhusainy; Fahad Obaid Eid Alharbi; Faisal Hani, Al Qahtany M.; Abdulaziz Mohammed Omer; Abdulaziz Hamad Alali; Firas Ibrahim Moharaq; Ziad Marwan Soufi; Khaled Rashad Boundaqji; Rayyan Ibrahim Sayyal; Hesham Mohammed Alsharif
- Abstract
Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most frequent cause of liver disease across the world. Its pathophysiology is considered multifaceted and is controlled by numerous mechanisms comprising environmental, metabolic, genetic, and gut microbial factors. Diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease poses a challenge owing to its subtle and non-specific presentation. Methodology: we conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE from January 1987 to March 2017. The following search terms were used: fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic liver disease, chronic liver disease, diagnosis and management of liver pathology Aim of the work: In this study we aimed to understand about the pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and prognosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Conclusion: More studies must be done to formulate a more definite and reliable diagnostic method. General practitioners and specialists must be informed of the possible manifestation sings to keep higher degree of suspicion. Once NAFLD is established, frequent follow-up and proper management can reduce complications and improve prognosis.
- Subjects
UNITED States; FATTY liver; PATHOLOGICAL physiology; DISEASE prevalence; HISTOLOGY; PUBLIC health; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2018, Vol 70, Issue 1, p181
- ISSN
1687-2002
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12816/0042982