Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Clinical & histological profile of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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B. Pramida1 , Amreen Unnisa2 , Seema Khan3 , Khatija Shameem4 , Rida Fatima5 , Afroze Shameem6 , M Bhavani7

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Background: The estimated prevalence of fatty liver in the general population averages around 14-25 % with rising prevalence in the presence of risk factors. Liver biopsy continues to be the ultimate and specific investigation for assessing the nature and severity of a spectrum of liver diseases. Present study was aimed to study clinical & histological profile of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Material and Methods: This study was retrospective and prospective, observational study, conducted in patients with increased echo texture of liver on routine ultra-sound scan, suggestive of fatty liver disease, prior to performing percutaneous liver biopsy, the proper preparation of a patient is important, with attention to a detailed knowledge of the procedure, a complete history and physical evaluation, medication use, and fresh clotting parameters.

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