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[Alcoholic liver disease - 2023].
Alajos Pár1,2, Gabriella Pár1
11 Pécsi Tudományegyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Klinikai Központ, I. Sz. Belgyógyászati Klinika Pécs, Pacsirta u. 1., 7624 Magyarország.
Orvosi Hetilap
|November 26, 2023
Summary
Alcoholic liver disease requires diagnosing and treating both liver damage and alcohol use disorder. Early detection and integrated care, including potential liver transplantation, improve patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology and addiction medicine, focusing on the dual pathologies of alcoholic liver disease and alcohol use disorder.
Context:
- Alcoholic liver disease encompasses a range of conditions from fatty liver to hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Disease progression is influenced by alcohol intake, genetic factors, obesity, and viral infections.
- Patients present with both liver pathology and alcohol use disorder, necessitating concurrent diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose:
- To outline the spectrum of alcoholic liver disease and its progression.
- To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis for both liver conditions and alcohol use disorder.
- To discuss current diagnostic tools, including biomarkers and psychological assessments.
- To review therapeutic strategies for maintaining abstinence and managing liver disease.
Summary:
- Effective management requires addressing both liver injury and alcohol dependence through integrated care models.
- Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis while supporting liver regeneration.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are crucial for abstinence.
- Liver transplantation is a consideration for severe alcoholic hepatitis unresponsive to medical therapy.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving hepatologists and addiction specialists.
- Underscores the significance of early intervention and comprehensive management for improved patient prognosis.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for alcoholic liver disease and co-occurring alcohol use disorder.
Keywords:
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