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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 15, 2001; 7(2): 208-215
Published online Apr 15, 2001. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v7.i2.208
Published online Apr 15, 2001. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v7.i2.208
Table 3 Tumor characteristics during initial presentation
| Variable | Number/Total | Percentage |
| Type of tumor growth | ||
| One nodule | 38/94 | 40% |
| > 1 Nodule | 31/94 | 34% |
| Diffuse | 25/94 | 26% |
| Size of largest nodule | ||
| < 3 cm | 20/89 | 22% |
| 3 cm-5 cm | 31/89 | 35% |
| > 5 cm | 38/89 | 43% |
| Involvement of both liver lobes | ||
| Yes | 49/93 | 53% |
| No | 44/93 | 47% |
| Portal vein thrombosis | ||
| Yes | 19/94 | 20% |
| No | 75/94 | 80% |
| Lymph node metastases | ||
| Yes | 10/92 | 11% |
| No | 82/92 | 89% |
| Distant metastases | ||
| Yes | 8/93 | 9% |
| No | 85/93 | 91% |
| Presence of ascites | ||
| Yes | 43/95 | 45% |
| No | 52/95 | 55% |
| Tumor stage according to Okuda | ||
| I | 28/94 | 30% |
| II | 53/94 | 56% |
| III | 13/94 | 14% |
- Citation: Rabe C, Pilz T, Klostermann C, Berna M, Schild HH, Sauerbruch T, Caselmann WH. Clinical characteristics and outcome of a cohort of 101 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. World J Gastroenterol 2001; 7(2): 208-215
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v7/i2/208.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v7.i2.208