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Steatotic liver disease (SLD) includes several conditions associated with steatosis in your liver. “Steatosis” is a term healthcare providers use to describe fat buildup in an organ (usually your liver).
The term “diffuse” describes the distribution pattern of fat within the liver. When fat particles are widely dispersed throughout the liver, this finding is called diffuse hepatic steatosis. Diffuse hepatic steatosis differs from focal fatty deposits, which occur in localized areas within the liver.
Fatty liver disease (FLD) means you have extra fat in your liver. You might hear your doctor call it hepatic steatosis. Most of the time, it doesn't cause symptoms, but over...
Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem.
Diffuse hepatic steatosis, also known as fatty liver, is a common imaging finding and can lead to difficulties assessing the liver appearances, especially when associated with focal fatty sparing. Diffuse hepatic steatosis is common, affecting ~25% of the population.
Steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver cells. Doctors may also refer to it as hepatic steatosis. NAFLD has several stages: Doctors refer to the disease as “silent” because...
Hepatic steatosis, or fatty liver disease, occurs when fat is deposited in the liver. The two leading causes are alcohol-induced liver disease; and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Diagnosis of hepatic steatosis is based on abnormal liver function tests, imaging studies evidencing fatty infiltrates, and biopsy. Treatment is focused on ...