Table 2 Comparison between HCCs showing complete and incomplete lipiodol retention after 1st follow-up CT
Complete lipiodol retention (N = 21) | Incomplete lipiodol retention (N = 9) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
AFP ng/ml ± SD (range) | 709 ± 148 (440–960) | 753 ± 185 (476–960) | 0.501 |
HCC size (mm) ± SD (range) | 23.9 ± 9.56 (13–15) | 38.89 ± 9.66 (30–60) | 0.001 |
HCC location | 0.563 | ||
Right lobe | 14 (66.7%) | 5 (55.6%) | |
Left lobe | 7 (33.3%) | 4 (44.4%) | |
Capsule appearance | 0.026 | ||
Capsulated | 16 (76.2%) | 3 (33.3%) | |
Non-capsulated | 5 (23.8%) | 6 (66.7%) | |
cTACE procedure | 0.013 | ||
Selective | 6 (28.6%) | 7 (77.8%) | |
Superselective | 15 (71.4%) | 2 (22.2%) |