CLIP staging systems is used for classification for which of the following disease?
A. CA colon
B. Hepatoma
C. Wilson's disease
D. Ulcerative colitis
A. CA colon
B. Hepatoma
C. Wilson's disease
D. Ulcerative colitis
Ans. B. Hepatoma
Table: Clip Staging Systems for
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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CLIP
Classification
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Points
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Variables
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0
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1
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2
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1.Tumor number
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Single
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Multiple
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-
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Hepatic
replacement by tumor (%)
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<50
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<50
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>50
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2.Child – pugh
score
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A
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B
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C
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3. Fetoprotein
level (ng/ml)
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<400
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<400
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-
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4. Portal vein
thrombosis (CT)
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No
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Yes
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-
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CLIP STAGES
(Score = sum of points) : CLIP 0,0 Points; CLIP 1, 1 point ; CLIP 2, 2
points; CLIP 3, 3 Points
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