Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Focus on Different Aspects of Management

Table 2

Variables used in the Child-Pugh score (source [8]).

Measure	1 point	2 points	3 points
Total bilirubin, μmoL/L (mg/dL)	<34 (<2)	34–50 (2-3)	>50 (>3)
Serum albumin, g/L	>35	28–35	<28
INR	<1.7	1.71–2.20	>2.20
Ascites	None	Mild	Severe
Hepatic encephalopathy	None	Grade I-II (or suppressed with medication)	Grade III-IV (or refractory)