Table 3 Serum levels of osteopontin (OPN) in cirrhotic patients with and without HCC, and the relation to clinical features (Child Pugh class and BCLC stage)
OPN (ng/mL) | Group I | Group II | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
(Cirrhosis) | (Cirrhosis and HCC) | ||
923.80 (193.80-2786.20) | 946.30 (337.10-3583.00) | 0.826* | |
Child-Pugh class | <0.001** | ||
A | 534.95 (193.80-1778.60) | 742.30 (337.10-2593.80) | |
B | 1051.85 (384.20-2786.20) | 1017.80 (502.40-2775.10) | |
C | 1549.70 (838.40-2734.00) | 1430.15 (844.00-3583.00) | |
BCLC Stagea | 0.025** | ||
0 | 434.25 (394.40-474.10) | ||
A | 844.00 (393.20-2775.10) | ||
B | 742.30 (337.10-2472.00) | ||
C | 1754.70 (363.80-2593.80) | ||
D | 1609.75 (946.30-3583.00) |