AFP and hepatocellular carcinoma: The median pre-op AFP levels were higher among those that had HCC recurrence (22.11ng/dl vs 9.72ng/dl) However, this finding was statistically insignificant (p = 0.275). Radiological and histological findings were concordant in 68.38% (n=93) of cases for HCC staging within the Milan criteria and in 13.23% (n=18) of cases beyond the Milan criteria.