Table 2.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors predictive of MVI in patients with positive seral HBsAg
| Variables | OR | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (Male vs Female) | 2.16 | 1.29–3.63 | 0.004 |
| Antivirus treatment (Yes vs. No) | 0.37 | 0.19–0.70 | 0.002 |
| Seral HBV DNA load (> 100 IU/ml vs. < = 100 IU/ml) | 5.33 | 2.88–9.86 | 0.001 |
| AFP (> 7.02 ng/ml vs. <=7.02 ng/ml) | 2.86 | 1.80–4.55 | 0.001 |
| Edmonson Grade (Grades III/IV vs. Grades I/II) | 2.97 | 1.99–4.43 | 0.001 |
| Diameter (> 3 cm vs. <=3 cm) | 2.20 | 1.45–3.33 | 0.001 |
| Encapsulation (Incomplete vs. Complete) | 1.96 | 1.32–2.93 | 0.001 |
| Satellite nodules (Yes vs. No) | 3.60 | 1.87–6.93 | 0.001 |