Liver ultrasound to diagnose MASLD in children and young people
Offer a liver ultrasound to test children and young people for MASLD
tests per year, UK, at diagnosis (retest every 3 years if normal)
“Offer a liver ultrasound to test children and young people for MASLD if they: have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome and do not misuse alcohol.”
NICE NG49, MASLD: assessment and management, recommendation 1.2.1, 2026-07-31
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Children and young people only; NICE names no diagnostic test for adults. A normal scan is repeated every 3 years (1.2.4).
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