Comparison between MVD and clinical features in the 100 hepatocellular carcinomas studied
| Variable | N | Mean (SD) MVD | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVD, microvessel density. | |||
| Mean age | |||
| ⩽63.9 | 57 | 46 (7.6) | NS |
| >63.9 | 43 | 51 (6.9) | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 82 | 49 (10.2) | NS |
| Female | 18 | 46 (9.3) | |
| Child’s class | |||
| A | 65 | 39 (7.1) | <0.01 |
| B | 35 | 55 (8.8) | |
| Hepatitis virus status | |||
| Hepatitis B positive | 50 | 38 (8.9) | <0.01 |
| Hepatitis C positive | 50 | 54 (13.8) | |