Evaluation of Liver Function Among Patients Presented with Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Objective: To determine the liver function assessment in patients presented with hepatocellular carcinoma. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done at gastroenterology departments of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad and Indus Medical College TM Khan. Patients an age range 20 to 70 years, both genders, having carcinoma were included study. A 5 mL blood sample taken from each participant sent hospital diagnostic laboratory assess serum bilirubin level albumin level. The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score used for hepatic function. Data collected using a self-made research proforma, it analyzed SPSS 26. Results: total 58 cases HCC assessed regarding mean 55.39+12.39 years. Males majority 75.9%, females 24.1%. (72.4%) had child Pugh class C, 12.1% B, 15.5% A. Elevated levels Alpha-fetoprotein significantly associated C (p= <0.05). Most cases, 67.3%, ALBI > − 1.39, 10.3% 2.59 22.4% ≤ 2.60. Conclusion: Severe dysfunction observed be frequently high among carcinoma, as most stage 3. Due extremely small size this study, results are not trustworthy. Keywords: HCC, Hepatic function, Bilirubin, Albumin,