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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2022; 10(24): 8525-8534
Published online Aug 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525
Published online Aug 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525
Table 2 Comparison of ultrasonographic characteristics between hepatocellular carcinoma and non-hepatocellular carcinoma nodules
| Category | Nodules (n = 551) | P value | |
| HCC (n = 65) | Non-HCC (n = 486) | ||
| Ultrasonographic characteristics, n (%) | < 0.05 | ||
| Hyperecho | 13 (20) | 175 (36.01) | |
| Isoecho | 5 (7.69) | 12 (2.47) | |
| Hypoecho | 47 (72.31) | 299 (61.52) | |
| Nodule size (mm) | 14.6 ± 0.48 | 12.2 ± 10.27 | < 0.05 |
| Location, n (%) | NS | ||
| Left liver | 9 (13.85) | 77 (15.84) | |
| Right liver | 56 (86.15) | 409 (84.16) | |
- Citation: Mei Q, Yu M, Chen Q. Clinical value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in early diagnosis of small hepatocellular carcinoma (≤ 2 cm). World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(24): 8525-8534
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v10/i24/8525.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v10.i24.8525