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World J Hepatol. Apr 27, 2011; 3(4): 93-98
Published online Apr 27, 2011. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v3.i4.93
Table 2 Serum lipid levels in different stages of primary biliary cirrhosis based on the Metavir scoring system
Stage 0-2Stage 3-4P value
Total cholesterol (mg/dL)229.5 (129-2055)210 (81-612)0.3
HDL (mg/dL)56 (20-102)53 (20-163)0.4
LDL (mg/dL)130.5 (52-239)127 (12-539)0.9
Triglyceride (mg/dL)128 (47-736)98.5 (32-462)0.008