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CASE DISCUSSION
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Diagnosis and Treatment
Presented by Dr. Jatin YegurlaViews
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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).
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Dr. Jatin Yegurla
Consultant Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, HyderabadDr Jatin Yegurla
MBBS (Osm), MD (PGIMER Chandigarh), DM (AIIMS New Delhi), FAGIE (AIIMS New Delhi), ESEGH (London, UK); Gold Medalist
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