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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Diagnosis and Treatment

Presented from by Dr. Jatin Yegurla

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Case Description

NAFLD is a common liver condition characterized by fat accumulation in hepatocytes without significant alcohol intake. Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical history, elevated liver enzymes, and imaging, particularly ultrasound. Liver biopsy remains the gold standard for assessing severity and...

Case Summary

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern in India, with prevalence reaching 40% in adults and 35% in children. Urban areas have a higher prevalence, and it affects both males and females equally. The diagnosis involves detecting fatty liver via ultrasound, biopsy, or moralistography, alongside conditions like diabetes, obesity, or at least two metabolic risk factors (waist circumference, blood pressure, dyslipidemia, prediabetes, elevated HOMA-IR, or high hsCRP).

Speaker Profile

Dr. Jatin Yegurla

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad

Dr. Jatin Yegurla is currently working as Consultant Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals. He completed MBBS (Osmania), MD (PGIMER Chandigarh), DM (AIIMS New Delhi), FAGIE (AIIMS New Delhi), ESEGH (London, UK). Dr.Jatin is a distinguished medical professional with expertise in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound , ERCP & Therapeutic GI Endoscopy, Third Space Endoscopy and Pancreatology & GI Motility disorders. With extensive work experience including a Fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. Yegurla has garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. His notable achievements include receiving the Gold Medal in Obstetrics & Gynecology, securing All India Rank 1 in DM Gastroenterology & Advanced GI endoscopy fellowship and winning the 1st Prize in Endoscopy quiz at ENDOCON-2023. He has also been honored with ICMR Grants twice for Short term scholarship award and received the Vaidya Ratna award by the Mother Foundation and Prof. K. Subbaorao. Dr. Yegurla's academic excellence is further evidenced by achieving All India Rank 10 and selection for the MD Internal Medicine course at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and securing the 2nd Rank in the S D Deodhar All India Rheumatology Quiz organized by the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA), PGIMER, Chandigarh.

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