Management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Ugeskr Laeger. 2022 Oct 17;184(42):V04220239.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent liver disease in the world, affecting 25% of the population. Around 6% of people with NAFLD will be at risk of developing advanced fibrosis, but symptoms often first occur very late from a decompensated cirrhosis. We need better referral pathways to identify and treat patients with advanced fibrosis. Non-invasive tests such as FIB-4 and NFS can be used in primary care to identify patients who will benefit from a referral to secondary care.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnosis
  • Liver Cirrhosis / pathology
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / diagnosis
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / epidemiology
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / therapy
  • Referral and Consultation