An independent evaluation of modern prognostic scores in a central European cohort of 120 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background And Objectives: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cancer worldwide. As prognosis of HCC patients depends not only on tumour extension but also on liver function, TNM staging of HCC is of limited value. The Okuda score incorporating the variables of liver function and tumour extension is used widely.