Multivariate Discriminant Function Based on Six Biochemical Markers in Blood Can Predict the Cirrhotic Evolution of Chronic Hepatitis

Abstract

Discriminant analysis of results of six inexpensive biochemical markers provides a high predictive value for differentiation between liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis. Consequently, these biochemical markers condensed into a multivariate discriminant analysis value for each patient provide information that can be contributory for subsequent options during the evolution of the natural history of chronic hepatitis.