The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is a predictive factor for the survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transarterial chemoembolization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is considered as a prognostic predictor of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its prognostic ability is still controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of NLR changes in HCC patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).

Methods

The patients who were newly diagnosed with HCC and treated with TACE in our center from July 2010 to December 2014 were enrolled in the study. The factors, including NLR, were recorded at baseline and three days and one month after TACE.

Results

A total of 380 consecutive patients were studied retrospectively. The median NLR values at baseline, 3 days and 1 month after TACE (2.4, 6.3 and 2.4 respectively), were used as the cut-off value for patient strati

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7214899 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature