摘要: Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of conditions characterized histologically by mainly macrovesicular hepatic steatosis and occurs in those who do not consume alcohol amounts generally considered to be harmful the liver. There are 2 histologic patterns NAFLD: alone steatohepatitis. NAFLD is an increasingly recognized cause liver-related morbidity mortality. In this review, existing literature regarding nomenclature, clinical spectrum, natural history, diagnosis, management condition discussed. GASTROENTEROLOGY 2002;123:1705-1725