Red Blood Cell Distribution Width as a Potential Valuable Survival Predictor in Hepatitis B Virus-related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Maoqing Tan, Bang Liu, Ruolan You, Qiqi Huang, Liyan Lin, Danni Cai, Rong Yang, Dongliang Li, Huifang Huang
Abstract
RDW is a potentially valuable hematological marker for predicting the survival and prognosis of patients with HBV-related HCC. The nomogram incorporating RDW can be used as an effective tool to plan the individualized treatment of such patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHepatocellular carcinomaNomogramInternal medicineHepatitis B virusRed blood cell distribution widthProportional hazards modelGastroenterologyCirrhosisOncologyHepatitis BImmunologyVirusInflammatory Biomarkers in Disease PrognosisLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research