Table 9 Coded, physician-defined differences between NAFLD and NASH based on those who said they routinely screen for NASH
PCPs n = 80 | Specialists n = 107 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Generalized differences (NET) | 31 (39) | 9 (8) | <0.001 |
NASH is more severe than NAFLD | 21 (26) | 6 (6) | <0.001 |
General differences in fat deposition | 4 (5) | 1 (1) | 0.094 |
NASH characterized by a rise in liver enzymes | 9 (11) | 2 (2) | 0.007 |
Thought they were the same | 6 (8) | 0 (0) | 0.005 |
NASH associated with excess alcohol intake | 7 (9) | 3 (3) | 0.056 |
NAFLD involves no inflammation of the liver | 29 (36) | 70 (65) | <0.001 |
Rise in liver function tests associated with NASH but not NAFLD | 8 (10) | 8 (8) | 0.542 |
Rise in liver function tests is associated with both NASH and | 12 (15) | 13 (12) | 0.571 |
Increase of fat in the liver associated with both | 20 (25) | 31 (29) | 0.546 |
Histologic features (NET) | 17 (21) | 50 (47) | <0.001 |
NASH is diagnosed via a liver biopsy | 5 (6) | 16 (15) | 0.033 |
Presence of ballooning indicates NASH | 0 (0) | 8 (8) | 0.010 |
Differences in levels of fibrosis/scarring/cirrhosis indicates NASH | 12 (15) | 30 (28) | 0.48 |
NASH involves damage to the liver | 14 (18) | 11 (10) | 0.151 |
Not sure of the differences | 20 (25) | 2 (2) | <0.001 |