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Medical Science #215

Open 1900lynn opened 1 year ago

1900lynn commented 1 year ago

What is the diagnosis index of the Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD

alabulei1 commented 1 year ago

The diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is usually based on a combination of clinical features, laboratory tests, and imaging studies such as liver ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

There is no specific index or score for the diagnosis of NAFLD, but the most commonly used scoring system is the NAFLD fibrosis score or NFS, which assesses the risk of advanced fibrosis in NAFLD patients. The NFS includes age, BMI, impaired fasting glucose or diabetes, AST/ALT ratio, platelet count, and albumin. Other scoring systems such as FIB-4 and APRI may also be used for this purpose.

However, the final diagnosis of NAFLD is usually made by a specialist after a thorough evaluation of the patient's history, clinical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. It is important to note that the diagnosis of NAFLD requires the exclusion of other liver diseases, such as viral hepatitis or alcohol-induced liver disease, and consideration of any medications or risk factors that may cause fatty liver disease.