This lecture will review the histologic features of steatohepatitis, the elements of the current grading and staging systems, overlap with autoimmune hepatitis, and the differential diagnostic considerations, including drug induced steatohepatitis.  There will also be an update on the current nomenclature used by hepatologists, a brief overview of drug trials for steatohepatitis, and a discussion of alcohol related versus non-alcohol related steatotic liver disease.

Faculty/Authors

John Hart, MD

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Communication

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.