Fatty liver, also known as hepatosteatosis, refers to increased intracellular fat in the liver and is defined when ≥5% of liver weight is intrahepatic fat. It is seen quite frequently in the community and its diagnosis and follow-up are important.
Early-stage fatty liver usually does not cause any harm, but if it gets worse, it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis.
If detected and managed at an early stage, it is possible to stop its progression and reduce the amount of fat in your liver.
Ultrasound imaging is preferred as the first-line diagnostic method for hepatic steatosis because of its wide availability, low cost, non-invasiveness, no exposure to ionizing radiation, reproducibility, and well tolerated by patients.
exp. Dr. Serhan Callak
