Dynamic Three-Dimensional Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound to Predict Therapeutic Response of Radiofrequency Ablation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Preliminary Findings

Table 1

Baseline characteristics of 42 patients with 42 HCC lesions in our study.

Characteristic	Value (n = 42 patients)
Male/female	31/11
Age (y)
Mean ± standard deviation	52.1 ± 13.1
Range	24 - 71
Diagnosis
Histological result	31
CE-CT	2
CE-MR	9
Number of HCC lesions
Solitary	28
Multiple	14
Size of the target lesions (mm)
Mean ± standard deviation	28.4 ± 9.9
Range	14 - 48
Liver disease
Liver cirrhosis	38
Chronic liver disease	4