In univariate analysis, γ-GT, tumor number, tumor size, microvascular invasion, TNM stage, BCLC stage and CCL24 level were associated with OS, whereas, γ-GT, liver cirrhosis, tumor number, tumor size, microvascular invasion, TNM stage, BCLC stage and CCL24 level were associated with TTR. Here, TTR is linked to cirrhosis of liver.