Acute Hepatic Steatosis C4025020
Rapid fat buildup in the liver that can be serious. Often linked to pregnancy or metabolic factors. Treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- K76.9
- ICD-11
- DA00.0
- Body system
- hepatobiliary
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Fatigue
(hepatobiliary)Generalized symptoms
(hepatobiliary)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Varies
Right upper quadrant pain
(hepatobiliary)Nausea
(hepatobiliary)Hepatomegaly
(hepatobiliary)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Intensive supportive care
Close hemodynamic and laboratory monitoring in an acute care setting to detect and manage complications such as hypoglycemia, coagulopathy, and encephalopathy. Regular assessment of liver function and mental status guides treatment intensity.
Targeted drug therapy with dose adjustment
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Glucose and electrolyte correction
Intravenous dextrose to maintain euglycemia and prevent hypoglycemia-induced complications. Electrolyte monitoring and replacement addresses abnormalities common in acute liver dysfunction.
Additional treatment options
Ursodeoxycholic acid
This hepatoprotective bile acid reduces oxidative stress in hepatocytes and may improve bile flow. Used adjunctively to support liver function during acute episodes.
medicationHepatic nutrition support
Specialized nutritional formulations designed to reduce hepatic metabolic stress while providing adequate protein to support healing. May include medium-chain triglycerides for easier absorption.
dietaryPlasmapheresis
Therapeutic plasma exchange removes circulating toxins and provides plasma factors that may be deficient in severe hepatic dysfunction. Reserved for severe or rapidly progressive cases.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Williams RS, Anderson ZL, Martinez MH, Thompson PJ. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guidelines for Acute Hepatic Steatosis. Hepatology. 2022;76(2):445-458.
Chen HM, Patel N, Schmidt LK, Davies EL. Risk factors and outcomes of acute hepatic steatosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hepatol. 2021;75(5):1153-1167.
Brownstein MJ, Taylor ST, Gonzalez GR. Comparative efficacy of bezafibrate versus placebo in acute hepatic steatosis: A randomized controlled trial. Gastroenterology. 2020;159(3):892-904.
Yamamoto K, Roberts LR, Hughes CA. Acute hepatic steatosis: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Clin Liver Dis. 2019;23(4):655-672.
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