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leversteatos [2026/01/13 08:58] akestorckleversteatos [2026/01/13 09:28] (aktuell) akestorck
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 ====== Liver steatosis ====== ====== Liver steatosis ======
  
-**Hepatic steatosis**, also known as **fatty liver disease**, refers to abnormal accumulation of fat within hepatocytes, most commonly manifesting as **non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)**.((AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012: NAFLD spectrum [web:12][web:15]))+**Hepatic steatosis**, also known as **fatty liver disease**, refers to abnormal accumulation of fat within hepatocytes, most commonly manifesting as **non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)**.
  
 ===== Epidemiology ===== ===== Epidemiology =====
-Hepatic steatosis affects up to 30% of the general population in Western countries, with rising prevalence linked to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.((Radiology 2021: NAFLD prevalence [web:15][web:17])) Prevalence exceeds 70% in patients with type 2 diabetes and reaches 90% in those undergoing bariatric surgery. Risk factors include insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, rapid weight loss, total parenteral nutrition, and certain medications.+Hepatic steatosis affects up to 30% of the general population in Western countries, with rising prevalence linked to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Prevalence exceeds 70% in patients with type 2 diabetes and reaches 90% in those undergoing bariatric surgery.
  
 ===== Clinical presentation ===== ===== Clinical presentation =====
-Most cases remain asymptomatic and are detected incidentally on ultrasound or other imaging.((World J Gastroenterol 2014 [web:16])) Symptomatic patients may report right upper quadrant discomfort, fatigue, or elevated liver enzymes. Advanced disease can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma.+Most cases remain asymptomatic and are detected incidentally on ultrasound or other imaging. Symptomatic patients may report right upper quadrant discomfort, fatigue, or elevated liver enzymes.
  
 ===== Pathology ===== ===== Pathology =====
-Steatosis results from impaired fat metabolism, with triglycerides accumulating in >5% of hepatocytes.((Eur J Radiol 2007 [web:13])) Macrovesicular steatosis predominates, featuring a single large cytoplasmic fat droplet displacing the nucleus; microvesicular involves multiple small droplets.((Radiographics 2006 [web:21]))+Steatosis results from impaired fat metabolism, with triglycerides accumulating in >5% of hepatocytes. Macrovesicular steatosis predominates, featuring a single large cytoplasmic fat droplet displacing the nucleus.
  
 ===== Radiographic features ===== ===== Radiographic features =====
  
 ==== Ultrasonography ==== ==== Ultrasonography ====
-* **Hyperechoic liver parenchyma** ("bright liver") compared to kidney or spleen 
-* Grading: 
-^ Grade ^ Features ^ 
-| Mild  | Slight echogenicity increase | 
-| Moderate | Impaired vessel wall visualization | 
-| Severe | Poor diaphragm/portal vein visibility ((Ultrasound Med 2019 [web:14][web:17]))| 
  
-Advanced techniques quantify via attenuation imaging or backscatter coefficient.+  * **Hyperechoic liver parenchyma** ("bright liver") compared to kidney or spleen 
 +  * **Grading**: 
 + 
 +^ Grade     ^ Features                                      ^ 
 +| Mild      | Slight echogenicity increase                   | 
 +| Moderate  | Impaired vessel wall visualization             | 
 +| Severe    | Poor diaphragm/portal vein visibility          |
  
 ==== Computed tomography ==== ==== Computed tomography ====
-* **Unenhanced CT**: Liver attenuation <40 HU absolute or >10 HU lower than spleen ((AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012 [web:12])) + 
-* **Contrast-enhanced**: Focal sparing appears hyperdense relative to steatotic parenchyma (gallbladder fossa, segment IV) ((AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012 [web:15]))+  * **Unenhanced CT**: Liver attenuation <40 HU absolute or >10 HU lower than spleen 
 +  * **Contrast-enhanced**: Focal sparing appears hyperdense relative to steatotic parenchyma (gallbladder fossa, segment IV) 
 +  * Dual-energy CT improves quantification
  
 ==== Magnetic resonance imaging ==== ==== Magnetic resonance imaging ====
-* **Chemical shift imaging** (in/out-of-phase): Signal dropout on opposed-phase images (>5% fat) + 
-* **Proton density fat fraction (PDFF)**: Gold standard for quantification ((Radiology 2021 [web:15][web:17]))+  * **Chemical shift imaging** (in/out-of-phase): Signal dropout on opposed-phase images (>5% fat) 
 +  * **Proton density fat fraction (PDFF)**: Gold standard for quantification 
 +  * **Spectroscopy**Measures fat fraction directly
  
 ===== Treatment and prognosis ===== ===== Treatment and prognosis =====
-Management targets underlying causes (weight loss, diabetes control). Steatosis alone carries excellent prognosis without fibrosis; NASH risks progression to cirrhosis (20-30%).((World J Gastroenterol 2014 [web:16]))+Management targets underlying causes (weight loss, diabetes control). Steatosis alone carries excellent prognosis without fibrosis; NASH risks progression to cirrhosis (20-30%).
  
 ===== Differential diagnosis ===== ===== Differential diagnosis =====
-* Glycogen storage disease (US: hyperechoic but vessels clear)((Radiographics 2006 [web:21])+ 
-* Acute hepatitis (diffuse hypoechoic)((Eur J Radiol 2007 [web:13])+  * Glycogen storage disease (US: hyperechoic but vessels clear) 
-* Focal fat sparing/deposition mimics mass +  * Acute hepatitis (diffuse hypoechoic) 
-* Iron overload (high attenuation on CT)+  * Focal fat sparing/deposition mimics mass 
 +  * Iron overload (high attenuation on CT) 
 + 
 +===== References ===== 
 +* [[https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/rg.266065004|RadioGraphics 2006: Fatty Liver]] 
 +* [[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6824276/|Ultrasound Med 2019]] 
 +* [[https://ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.11.7838|AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012]] 
 +* [[https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/full/10.1148/radiol.2021204288|Radiology 2021]] 
 +* [[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4064084/|World J Gastroenterol 2014]] 
 +* [[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0720048X06004451|Eur J Radiol 2007]] 
 + 
 +> **Medical Disclaimer**: Portions of this content were AI-generated to facilitate rapid knowledge synthesis. Radiologists and clinicians must independently verify all information against peer-reviewed literature, institutional protocols, and patient-specific factors before clinical application.
  
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