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Table 3.

Chinese University Prognostic Index (CUPI) risk groups in HCC.

Parameter Weight (CUPI Score)
Bilirubin (mg/dL) <1.9 0 1.9– 2.8 3 > 2.9 4
Ascites Present 3
Alkaline phosphatase ≥ 200 IU/L 3
TNM Stage I & II −3 IIIa & IIIb −1 IVa & IVb 0
AFP (ng/mL) ≥500 2
Disease symptoms on presentation None −4
Risk Group Low Intermediate High
Score −7 to 1 2 to 7 8 to 12

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