A 52-year-old with metabolic risk factors has incidentally discovered steatosis and elevated ALT. Viral hepatitis tests are negative. What is the best...

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A 52-year-old with metabolic risk factors has incidentally discovered steatosis and elevated ALT. Viral hepatitis tests are negative. What is the best first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle intervention targeting weight loss of >=5-10%

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Start vitamin E for all

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Start ursodeoxycholic acid

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Begin routine pioglitazone

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Schedule liver biopsy immediately

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): NAFLD

A 52-year-old with metabolic risk factors has incidentally discovered steatosis and elevated ALT. Viral hepatitis tests are negative. What is the best first-line management?