Table 1.
Summary of Patient Characteristics
| disease diagnosisa | HCC | cirrhosis |
|---|---|---|
| number | 15 | 15 |
| etiology (HBV/HCV/ALC)b | 5/5/5 | 5/5/5 |
| gender % (M/F) | 56/44 | 65/35 |
| age (mean ± SD) | 56.8 ± 12 | 56.3 ± 9 |
| AFP level (median), ng/mLc | 97.40 | 3.92 |
| MELD scored | 7.9 ± 2.8 | 8.9 ± 2.8 |
| TNM stage % (I/II/III/IV) | 40/47/13/0 | NA |
| BCLC stage % (A/B/C/D) | 40/40/20/0 | NA |
a
Samples were provided by Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan.
b
HBV: hepatitis B virus; HCV: hepatitis C virus; ALC: alcohol consumption.
c
AFP level was provided by Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan.
d
MELD: Model for end stage liver disease.