Comparison of pathological features between B-HCC and C-HCC
| Variable | B-HCC N | C-HCC N | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-HCC, hepatitis B virus related hepatocellular carcinoma; C-HCC, hepatitis C virus related hepatocellular carcinoma; NS, not significant. | |||
| Tumour size | |||
| ⩽2 cm | 2 | 6 | NS |
| 2.1–5 cm | 30 | 37 | NS |
| >5 cm | 18 | 7 | 0.01 |
| Architectural pattern | |||
| Trabecular | 36 | 35 | NS |
| Pseudoglandular | 10 | 9 | |
| Compact | 3 | 5 | |
| Clear cell | 1 | 1 | |
| Edmondson grade | |||
| G1–G2 | 29 | 27 | NS |
| G3–G4 | 21 | 23 | |
| Microsatellite formation | |||
| Absent | 46 | 38 | 0.03 |
| Present | 4 | 12 | |
| Fibrous capsule | |||
| Absent | 45 | 43 | NS |
| Present | 5 | 7 | |
| Vessel involvement | |||
| Absent | 33 | 35 | NS |
| Present | 17 | 15 | |