Prevalencia de esteatosis hepática diagnosticada por ecografía en la Clínica la Paz, en el periodo enero-diciembre del 2019

Abstract

Martínez 3 ABSTRACT Background: Hepatic steatosis is branded by the excessive accumulation of lipids in the liver that generates damage similar to that produced by alcohol consumption, but in individuals without a history of chronic consumption. It is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in children, adolescents, and adults. Identifying nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis in time presents a very important challenge, which is why non-invasive imaging techniques such as abdominal ultrasound are used, which is often the initial test when liver disease is suspected. The detection together with the quantification of the degree of steatosis through ultrasound has high sensitivity and its cost is accessible. The ultrasound findings allow the differentiation of each lesion based on its radiological signs since its prevention will be much more efficient once the degree of hepatic steatosis has been assessed. (1) Objective: To determine the prevalence of hepatic steatosis diagnosed by ultrasound at the "La Paz" Clinic, in the period January-December 2019. Methodology: A descriptive-retrospective study of the medical records of patients who underwent abdominal ultrasound was carried out. The results were tabulated in the SPSS v-25 statistical program, analyzed and presented in tables according to frequency, percentage and echographic characteristics. . In this way, the data obtained will serve to determine the prevalence of hepatic steatosis. Results: Of the total clinical records studied, 52.7% presented hepatic steatosis. The most frequent age is between 41-50 years old with 24.44%, it's common in women with 60.55%.