The egyptian clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of metabolic associated fatty liver disease

Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2022 Jan-Feb;28(1):3-20. doi: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_357_21.

Abstract

The landscape of chronic liver disease in Egypt has drastically changed over the past few decades. The prevalence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has risen to alarming levels. Despite the magnitude of the problem, no regional guidelines have been developed to tackle this disease. This document provides the clinical practice guidelines of the key Egyptian opinion leaders on MAFLD screening, diagnosis, and management, and covers various aspects in the management of MAFLD. The document considers our local situations and the burden of clinical management for the healthcare sector and is proposed for daily clinical practical use. Particular reference to special groups was done whenever necessary.

Keywords: Egyptian; MAFLD; guidelines.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Egypt / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / diagnosis
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / epidemiology
  • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease* / therapy
  • Prevalence