After univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis, the cirrhosis, PVP hypo-enhancement, elevated AFP level (> 40 ng/mL), and lowered albumin level (< 29 g/L) were decided as independent risk factors of MTM-HCC in the training set (all p < 0.05) (Table 2). Here, ALB is linked to hepatocellular carcinoma.