Nomogram Development for Predicting Synchronous Lung Metastasis in Patients with T1 Colorectal Cancer: An SEER-Based Analysis - PubMed
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- #lung metastasis
- #nomogram
- A study developed and validated two nomograms to predict synchronous lung metastasis (sLM) in T1 colorectal cancer patients.
- Model A uses clinicopathological factors for pre-imaging risk stratification and showed moderate discriminatory ability (AUC = 0.728).
- Model B includes concurrent organ metastasis status for post-staging risk profiling and demonstrated good discrimination (AUC = 0.856).
- Significant predictors of sLM were tumor grade, size, location, lymph node involvement, and concurrent metastases.
- Based on SEER database analysis, the models aim to guide chest CT decisions and prognostic counseling, pending external validation.