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| Controls (n=153) | Patients with HCC (n=217) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 52.9±13.9 | 53.7±9.0 | ns |
| Male gender | 98 (64.0) | 150 (69.1) | ns |
| Liver cirrhosis | 67 (43.8) | 165 (76.4) | <0.001 |
| HBsAg positive | 91 (59.9) | 182 (85.3) | <0.001 |
| Alanine aminotransferase, IU/L | 32.3±27.7 | 54.6±109.1 | 0.004 |
HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen; ns, not significant.
Variables are expressed as mean±SD or n (%).
