Table 4 Comparison of quantitative and qualitative CT findings between HEH and LM
CT findings | HEH (n = 20) | LM (n = 60) | P value | k coefficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Classification* | 0.963 | 0.912 | ||
Solitary nodular type | 3 (15) | 8 (13) | ||
Multifocal nodular type | 9 (45) | 29 (49) | ||
Diffuse types | 8 (40) | 23 (38) | ||
Location* | 0.000 | 0.897 | ||
Scattered distribution | 7 (35) | 51 (85) | ||
Liver subcapsular | 13 (65) | 9 (15) | ||
Contour* | 0.138 | 0.846 | ||
Round/round-like | 13 (65) | 30 (50) | ||
Irregular | 3 (15) | 24 (40) | ||
Strip‑like/flaky | 4 (20) | 6 (10) | ||
Border* | 0.005 | 0.851 | ||
Well defined | 13 (65) | 18 (30) | ||
Ill defined | 7 (35) | 42 (70) | ||
Density of plain scan* | 0.639 | 0.803 | ||
Low | 17 (85) | 45 (75) | ||
Equal | 1 (5) | 6 (10) | ||
High | 2 (10) | 9 (15) | ||
Enhancement patter and degree in AP* | 0.005 | 0.768 | ||
Minimal | 5 (25) | 3 (5) | ||
Slightly | 5 (25) | 13 (22) | ||
Moderate/obvious | 0 (0) | 17 (28) | ||
Ring-like | 9 (45) | 27 (45) | ||
Nodular | 1 (5) | 0 (0) | ||
Enhancement patter and degree in PVP* | 0.068 | 0.755 | ||
Slightly | 12 (60) | 22 (37) | ||
Moderate | 8 (40) | 38 (63) | ||
Special signs | ||||
Capsular retraction* | 13 (65) | 6 (10) | 0.000 | 0.892 |
Target sign* | 9 (45) | 7 (12) | 0.004 | 0.794 |
Lollipop sign* | 10 (50) | 3 (5) | 0.000 | 0.813 |
Vascular invasion* | 3 (15) | 12 (20) | 0.869 | 0.773 |
Calcification* | 2 (10) | 4 (7) | 0.493 | 0.958 |
Extrahepatic involvement | ||||
Lung* | 3 (15) | 16 (27) | 0.448 | 0.742 |
Peritoneum* | 3 (15) | 26 (43) | 0.022 | 0.679 |
Lymph node* | 1 (5) | 37 (62) | 0.000 | 0.703 |
Bone* | 0 (0) | 7 (12) | 0.026 | 0.602 |
AERa | 0.26 ± 0.10 | 0.37 ± 0.13 | 0.001 | |
PERa | 0.58 ± 0.13 | 0.61 ± 0.15 | 0.369 | |
ATNRa | 0.69 ± 0.05 | 0.71 ± 0.04 | 0.022 | |
PTNRa | 0.51 ± 0.04 | 0.53 ± 0.05 | 0.056 |