CLIP staging systems is used for classification for which of the following disease?
A. CA colonB. Hepatoma
C. Wilson's disease
D. Ulcerative colitis
The answer is B. Hepatoma
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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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