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===Complications===
===Complications===
*Common complications of NAFLD include:
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**NASH
**NASH
**Cirhosis
**Cirhosis

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Synonyms and keywords: NASH, NAFLD, non alcoholic steatohepatitis

Overview

Historical Perspective

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Pathophysiology

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Natural History

  • The symptoms of NAFLD usually develop in the fourth decade of life.
  • If left untreated, Patients with NAFLD may progress to develop NASH which is more serious complication.

Complications

  • Common complications of NAFLD include: [1]
    • NASH
    • Cirhosis
    • Gastro intesinal bledding
    • Liver failure
    • Liver cancer

Prognosis

  • Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
  • Depending on the extent of the [tumor/disease progression/etc.] at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as poor/good/excellent.
  • The presence of [characteristic of disease] is associated with a particularly [good/poor] prognosis among patients with [disease/malignancy].
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  • The prognosis varies with the [characteristic] of tumor; [subtype of disease/malignancy] have the most favorable prognosis.

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  1. "Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms, Causes, and More".