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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
* Based on histology it is classified into the non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). | |||
Based on histology it is classified into the non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).NAFL mostly considered as a benign condition but recent studies show it can progress to NASH up to 44%. The more severe form of NAFLD is called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). | * NAFL mostly considered as a benign condition but recent studies show it can progress to NASH up to 44%. | ||
* The more severe form of NAFLD is called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). | |||
One of the leading cause of cirrhosis in adults in united states is NASH. Almost 25 percent of adults with NASH may lead to cirrhosis. | * One of the leading cause of cirrhosis in adults in united states is NASH. Almost 25 percent of adults with NASH may lead to cirrhosis. | ||
On the other hand, NASH progress to fibrosis that can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer (HCC). | * On the other hand, NASH progress to fibrosis that can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer (HCC). | ||
Rate of progression does not correlate with body mass index (BMI) or hyperlipidemia | * Rate of progression does not correlate with body mass index (BMI) or hyperlipidemia | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Classification
- Based on histology it is classified into the non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- NAFL mostly considered as a benign condition but recent studies show it can progress to NASH up to 44%.
- The more severe form of NAFLD is called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- One of the leading cause of cirrhosis in adults in united states is NASH. Almost 25 percent of adults with NASH may lead to cirrhosis.
- On the other hand, NASH progress to fibrosis that can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer (HCC).
- Rate of progression does not correlate with body mass index (BMI) or hyperlipidemia