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ArticleWorld journal of hepatology2025

Thyroid hormone, immunoglobin and complements for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma development in patients with hepatitis B virus-related liver cirrhosis.

Xue-Cheng Tong, Kai Liu, Ze-Yu Huang, Xiu-Jun Zhang, Yuan Xue

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Xue-Cheng TongDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China.
Kai LiuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China.
Ze-Yu HuangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China.
Xiu-Jun ZhangDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China.
Yuan XueDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu Province, China. xueyuan80908@163.com.

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backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance is crucial for patients with compensated cirrhosis (CC) and decompensated cirrhosis (DC). Increasing evidence has revealed a connection between thyroid hormone (TH) and HCC, although this relationship remains contentious. Complements and immunoglobulin (Ig), which serve as surrogates of cirrhosis-associated immune dysfunction, are associated with the severity and outcomes of liver cirrhosis (LC). To date, there is a lack of evidence supporting the recommendation of TH, Ig, and complement tests in patients at high risk of HCC.

aimTo assess the predictive value of TH, Ig, and complements for HCC development.

methodsData from 142 patients, comprising 72 patients with CC and 70 patients with DC, were analysed as a training set. Among them, 100 patients who underwent complement and Ig tests were considered for internal validation. Logistic regression was employed to identify independent risk factors for HCC development.

resultsThe median follow-up duration was 32 (24-37 months) months. The incidence of HCC was significantly higher in the DC group (16/70, 22.9%) compared to the CC group (3/72, 4.2%) (

conclusionThe predictive value of TH, Ig, and complements for HCC development is suboptimal. Age, DC, and GGT emerge as more significant factors during HCC surveillance in hepatitis B virus-related LC.

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ComplementHepatocellular carcinomaImmunoglobulinPredictionThyroid hormone

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PMCPMC11866162

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