Table I.
Correlation between H-ras mutation and the clinicopathological parameters of HCC.
| Parameter | n | H-ras mutation | H-ras normal | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size of tumor (cm) | ||||
| >5 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 0.09 |
| ≤5 | 21 | 12 | 9 | |
| Tumor capusle | ||||
| Integrated | 32 | 26 | 6 | 0.08 |
| Disintegrated | 37 | 23 | 14 | |
| AFP | ||||
| Positive | 40 | 28 | 12 | 0.82 |
| Negative | 29 | 21 | 8 | |
| HBsAG | ||||
| Positive | 38 | 23 | 15 | 0.07 |
| Negative | 31 | 26 | 5 | |
| Liver cirrhosis | ||||
| Yes | 34 | 24 | 10 | 0.94 |
| No | 35 | 25 | 10 | |
| Edmondson grade | ||||
| I, II | 24 | 9 | 15 | <0.01 |
| III, IV | 45 | 40 | 5 | |
| TNM staging | ||||
| I, II | 28 | 11 | 17 | <0.01 |
| III, IV | 41 | 38 | 3 |
HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma.