Table 5 Characterization of HCC cases
| Character |
HCC group (N=50) |
|---|---|
| PVT | 11 (22%) |
| Extrahepatic, LN spread | 7 (14%) |
| Median period between EOT and HCC | 18 m ± 6 m |
| Number of focal lesions | |
| Single | 23 (46%) |
| 2–3 | 12 (24%) |
| > 3 | 15 (30%) |
| BCLC | |
| Very early, early (0,A) | 12 (24%) |
| Intermediate (B) | 16 (32%) |
| Advanced (C) | 4 (8%) |
| Terminal (D) | 18 (36%) |