Table I.
Comparison of the ultrasonographic pattern between hepatocellular carcinoma with peliotic change and a common type of HCC (control) according to the tumor size.
| Tumor size (cm) | 0.0–1.0 | 1.1–2.0 | 2.1–3.0 | 3.1–4.0 | 4.1–5.0 | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHCC group | ||||||
| Hyperechoic | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 (20) |
| Mosaic | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 18 (31)a |
| Isoechoic | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 (14) |
| Hypoechoic | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 21 (36) |
| Total | 0 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 59 (100) |
| Control group | ||||||
| Hyperechoic | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17 (19) |
| Mosaic | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 (13) |
| Isoechoic | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 (20) |
| Hypoechoic | 2 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 42 (48) |
| Total | 7 | 30 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 88 (100) |
a
P<0.01 vs. mosaic in control.