Characteristics of Patients at Time of Diagnosis (n=63)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean age, years ± SD | 67.8 ± 1.27 |
| Sex | |
| Male | 50 (79.4) |
| Female | 13 (20.6) |
| Comorbidities | |
| Alcohol consumption | 20 (31.7) |
| Hepatitis B virus positive | 26 (41.3) |
| Hepatitis C virus positive | 4 (6.3) |
| Hypertension | 31 (49.2) |
| Bilirubin level, mg/dL | |
| <2 | 54 (85.7) |
| 2-3 | 5 (7.9) |
| >3 | 4 (6.3) |
| Albumin level, g/dL | |
| <2.8 | 4 (6.3) |
| 2.8-3.5 | 12 (19.0) |
| >3.5 | 47 (74.6) |
| International normalized ratio <1.7 | 63 (100) |
| Alpha-fetoprotein level, ng/mL | |
| <200 | 51 (81.0) |
| 200-500 | 4 (6.3) |
| >500 | 8 (12.7) |
| Ascites | |
| None | 48 (76.2) |
| Controlled | 15 (23.8) |
| Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score | |
| 6-11 | 49 (77.8) |
| 12-14 | 10 (15.9) |
| 15-19 | 4 (6.3) |
Note: All data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise noted.