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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2014; 20(44): 16630-16638
Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16630
Table 3 Cancer of the Liver Italian Program staging system
CriteriaPoints
Child-Pugh stage
A0
B1
C2
Tumor morphology
Uni-nodular and extension ≤ 50%0
Multinodular and extension ≤ 50%1
Massive or extension > 50%2
Alpha-fetoprotein level
< 400 ng/mL0
≥ 400 ng/mL1
Portal vein thrombosis
No0
Yes1