Table 1. Characteristics of Patients Enrolled in the Study a,b.
| Variable | HCC (n = 134) | Liver Diseases (n = 347) | Other Cancers (n = 105) | Healthy Controls (n = 53) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 49.6 ± 11.9 | 46.9 ± 9.8 | 57.7 ± 11.2 | 48.2 ± 11.8 |
| Gender | ||||
| Male | 89.6 | 70.1 | 78.1 | 58.5 |
| Female | 10.4 | 29.9 | 21.9 | 51.5 |
| Tumor number | NA* | NA | NA | |
| Single | 36.6 | |||
| Multiple (≥ 2) | 63.4 | |||
| Tumor size (n = 92) | NA | NA | NA | |
| < 3 cm | 24 (26.1) | |||
| 3 - 6 cm | 12 (13.0) | |||
| 6 - 10 cm | 7 (7.6) | |||
| >10 cm | 49 (53.3) | |||
| Localization | NA | NA | NA | |
| Right lobe | 36.5 | |||
| Left lobe | 9.0 | |||
| Both lobes | 54.5 | |||
| Etiology | NA | NA | NA | |
| HBV | 90.6 | |||
| HCV | 2.4 | |||
| Alcohol | 1.5 | |||
| Others | 5.5 | |||
| Portal vein invasion | 52 (38.8) | NA | NA | NA |
a Abbreviations: HBV, hepatitis B virus; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; and HCV, hepatitis C virus.
b Values are presented as mean ± SD, % or No. (%).