Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of subjects included in the study.
| Variable | Cirrhotic patients (n = 39) | Healthy controls (n = 38) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 59 (12) | 48 (20) |
| Sex male (n, %) | 24, 61.5% | 19, 50% |
| Blood WBC (number/mm3) | 5.2 (4) | 4 (3.9) |
| Blood monocytes (%) | 6.9 (3.8) | 5.9 (2.5) |
| Etiology of cirrhosis | ||
| ALC (n, %) | 18, 46.2% | — |
| HCV (%) | 11, 28.2% | — |
| CRYPT (%) | 8, 20.5% | — |
| Others (%) | 2, 5.1% | — |
| Decompensation (n, %) | 32, 82.0% | — |
| Previous ascites (n, %) | 23,59.0% | — |
| Child-Pugh (score) | 9 (3) | — |
| Child-Pugh B/C (%) | 74.4/18 | — |
| Meld (score) | 15.4 (5.7) | — |
Continuous variables are expressed as median (IQR) and categorical variables as percentages. Other causes of cirrhosis included Wilson disease and autoimmune cirrhosis.