MAFLD in adults: non-invasive tests for diagnosis and monitoring of MAFLD

Chan, Wah-Kheong and Wong, Vincent Wai-Sun and Adams, Leon A. and Nguyen, Mindie H. (2024) MAFLD in adults: non-invasive tests for diagnosis and monitoring of MAFLD. Hepatology International, 18 (SUPPL). pp. 909-921. ISSN 1936-0533, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-024-10661-x.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-024-10661-x

Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the liver manifestation of a metabolic syndrome and is highly prevalent in the general population. There has been significant progress in non-invasive tests for MAFLD, from the diagnosis of fatty liver and monitoring of liver fat content in response to intervention, to evaluation of liver fibrosis and its change over time, and from risk stratification of patients within the context of clinical care pathways, to prognostication. Various non-invasive tests have also been developed to assess for fibrotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, which has emerged as an important diagnostic goal, particularly in the context of clinical trials. Non-invasive tests can be used to diagnose clinically significant portal hypertension so that intervention can be administered to reduce the risk of decompensation. Furthermore, the use of risk stratification algorithms can identify at-risk patients for hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. Beyond the liver, various tests that evaluate cardiovascular disease risk, assess sarcopenia and measure patient reported outcomes, can be utilized to improve the care of patients with MAFLD. This review provides an up-to-date overview of these non-invasive tests and the limitations of liver biopsy in the management of patients with MAFLD.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; NAFLD; Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease; MASLD; MASH; Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis; NASH
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Medicine Department
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 16 Jan 2025 02:27
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2025 02:27
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/46874

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