A 52-year-old with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has FIB-4 of 1.8 and normal platelets. What is the next best step?...

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A 52-year-old with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has FIB-4 of 1.8 and normal platelets. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Order elastography or refer for advanced fibrosis assessment

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Reassure and repeat LFTs in 5 years

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Start statin is contraindicated

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Liver biopsy immediately

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Start vitamin E for all patients with MASLD

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

A 52-year-old with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has FIB-4 of 1.8 and normal platelets. What is the next best step?