A 52-year-old with incidentally noted hepatic steatosis and metabolic syndrome has FIB-4 = 0.9. Which next step aligns with current guidance?...

Question

A 52-year-old with incidentally noted hepatic steatosis and metabolic syndrome has FIB-4 = 0.9. Which next step aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Refer for transplant evaluation

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Immediate liver biopsy

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Start vitamin E and pioglitazone empirically

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Primary risk assessment suggests low risk (FIB-4

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Start ursodiol therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): NAFLD/MASLD Risk Stratification