Review of 336 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma at Songklanagarind Hospital

摘要

AIM To determine the clinical presentations, survival and prognostic factors of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Southern Thailand. METHODS Retrospective analysis was Performed on the 336 hepatocellular carcinoma Patients treated at Songklanagarind hospital Between 1 January 1991 and 31 January 1999. RESULTS Of these 336 patients, 276 were Males and 60 were females. The mean age was 54.4 years. The common symptoms and signs were abdominal pain and hepatomegaly.