Table 2. Clinic pathologic characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | HCC (N=165) | Normal (N=152) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± standard deviation) | 59.2 ± 13.2 | 49.5 ± 16.1 |
| HBs Ag positive (yes/no) | 95/70 | 56/96 |
| HCV Ab positive (yes/no) | 25/140 | 15/137 |
| Tumor status (T1/T2/T3/T4) | 80/60/20/5 | NA |
| Lymph node status (N0/N1) | 150/25 | NA |
| Distant metastasis (M0/M1) | 160/5 | NA |
| TNM stage (I/II/III/IV) | 75/65/20/5 | NA |
| Histological grade (G1/G2/G3) | 25/105/35 | NA |
HBsAg, Hepatitis B surface antigen; HCV Ab, Hepatitis C virus antibody. Tumor stage and histological grade were classified in accordance with the criteria of International Union Against Cancer (UICC)/American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 7th Edition (2009).