Hepatitis Central

The latest research & treatment news about Hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.

Determinants of Outcome of Compensated Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cirrhosis

table  1.   Baseline Characteristics of Interferon-Treated Patients and Untreated Patients
Treated Patients (n = 59) Untreated Patients (n = 44)
Age at diagnosis (y)* 55 ± 9 56 ± 14
Sex (M/F) 39/20 33/11
Transfusion (%) 63 55
IVDU (%)  8 18
Duration of HCV infectiondagger (yr)* 16 ± 9 18 ± 10
Hepatomegaly (%) 51 49
Splenomegaly (%) 20 32
BMI* 25 ± 4 25 ± 4
ALT (IU/L)* 108 ± 65 96 ± 68
AST (IU/L)* 83 ± 36 85 ± 64
GGT (IU/L)* 88 ± 71 84 ± 52
Alkaline phosphatase (IU/L)* 72 ± 28 70 ± 27
Prothrombin time (%)* 82 ± 13 77 ± 16
Bilirubin (mg/dL)* 0.93 ± 0.35 0.99 ± 0.53
Albumin (g/dL)* 3.9 ± 0.5 3.9 ± 0.5
Child-Pugh score: A (%) 95 87
B (%)  5 13
Platelets (109/L)* 142 ± 48 124 ± 49
AFP (µg/L)* 15 ± 27 25 ± 42
Anti-HBc + (%) 32 30
Genotype 1b (%) 48 48
Knodell score* 10 ± 2.5 10 ± 2.2
* Mean ± SD.
In patients with known risk factors.
Abbreviations: IVDU, iv drug use; BMI, body/mass index; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; GGT, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase; AFP, -fetoprotein; HBc, hepatitis B core.

Return To Article

Site Topics

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Some of our most commonly asked questions and our answers to them.

  • HCV Symptoms

    You'll find links to a comprehensive symptoms list, as well as various studies and discussions about Hepatitis C symptoms.

  • Lab Tests

    What they are and what they mean. Helps you interpret & understand all the various hepatitis lab tests likely to be encountered.

  • Hepatitis C Genotypes

    Learn about Hepatitis C Genotypes and their variants.

  • Viral Load

    Provides detailed information on how to analyze and interpret viral load numbers as well as a link to a convenient Viral Load Chart.

  • What is...?

    Learn more about various Hepatitis C related topics, including HCV, Ascites, Biopsies, and much more.

  • HCV Medicines

    Numerous links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of Ribavirin/Rebetron medicines.

  • Glossary

    Commonly used medical terms and definitions.

  • Hepatitis C Doctors

    A state-by-state and worldwide reference listing physicians who treat HCV, including an email link to submit your physician for inclusion.

  • Biopsy Info

    A comprehensive resource of information relating to the liver biopsy.

  • Cirrhosis

    Many discussions and analyses of cirrhosis, including causes, complications, pathology, symptoms, and much more.

  • Liver Cancer

    Liver Cancer/Hepatocellular Carcinoma studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis.

  • Liver Disease Medicines

    An exhaustive list of links to studies, info sheets, FAQs, and analysis of the various drugs used to treat liver disease.

  • Hep-Central Email List

    Sign up to learn about advances and breakthroughs in Hepatitis C research, including information about medical and complementary treatments.

  • HCV Links

    Convenient links to other sites external to Hepatitis-Central.

  • HCV Transmission

    Information about the transmission of Hepatitis C.

  • HCV Natural Remedies

    A number of herbal products useful in the management of liver disease.

  • HCV Books

    Recommended reading for those interested in hepatitis information.

  • Hepatitis C Forum

    A Bulletin Board for discussions on hepatitis, treatments, etc.

  • Hepatitis C Activism

    An easy way to get involved in urging our government to do more for Hepatitis C awareness and treatment research.

Advertisement(s)

Advertisement