Table VI.
Serum hs-CRP positive rate in AFP-negative or AFP-positive patients with liver cirrhosis and HCC.
| Patient group | Total, n | CRP positive, n | CRP positive rate, % | χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | 169 | 6.422 | 0.011 | ||
| AFP negative | 64 | 19 | 29.69 | ||
| AFP positive | 105 | 52 | 49.52 | ||
| HCC | 187 | 0.183 | 0.669 | ||
| AFP negative | 65 | 55 | 84.62 | ||
| AFP positive | 122 | 106 | 86.89 |
The diagnostic cutoff values of serum CRP and AFP were 2.17 mg/l and 20 ng/l, respectively. CRP, C-reactive protein; AFP, α-fetoprotein; HCC, hepatocellular carcinoma; LC, liver cirrhosis.