Comparison between MVD and pathological features in the 100 hepatocellular carcinomas studied
| Variable | N | Mean (SD) MVD | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVD, microvessel density; NS, not significant. | |||
| Tumour size | |||
| ⩽2 cm | 8 | 35 (5.6) | <0.03 |
| 2,1–5 cm | 67 | 56 (9.8) | |
| >5 cm | 25 | 46 (10.4) | |
| Architectural pattern | |||
| Trabecular | 71 | 45 (9.3) | NS |
| Pseudoglandular | 19 | 44 (8.8) | |
| Compact | 8 | 46 (5.8) | |
| Clear cell | 2 | 48 (2.0) | |
| Edmondson grade | |||
| G1–G2 | 56 | 47 (8.4) | NS |
| G3–G4 | 44 | 44 (7.2) | |
| Microsatellite formation | |||
| Absent | 84 | 46 (6.8) | NS |
| Present | 16 | 50 (7.8) | |
| Fibrous capsule | |||
| Absent | 88 | 44 (8.1) | NS |
| Present | 12 | 49 (7.6) | |
| Vessel involvement | |||
| Absent | 68 | 48 (7.6) | NS |
| Present | 32 | 43 (8.2) | |