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Predicting High-risk Capsular Features in Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland Through a Nomogram Model Based on
Wenfeng Mai1, Jingyi Tan2, Lingtao Zhang1
1Medical Imaging Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, PR China.
Rationale And Objectives:
Based on Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) images, a nomogram model is established to accurately predict the high-risk capsular characteristics associated with pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland (PAP) recurrence.
Materials And Methods:
This retrospective study analyzed 190 patients with PAPs. Significant clinical radiological factors were identified through univariate difference analysis and multivariate regression analysis. The optimal threshold was determined by analyzing the average ADC value of the entire tumor, using the best Youden index and sensitivity analysis, and tumor subregions were delineated accordingly. Three radiomic models were constructed for the whole tumor and for high/low ADC areas, with the best model determined through statistical analysis. Ultimately, a nomogram model was constructed by combining the independent predictive factor of high-risk capsular features with the optimal radiomic predictive score. Model performance was comprehensively assessed by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC AUC), accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.
Results:
The best ADC division threshold as 1.25 × 10-3 mm2/s. Multivariate analysis identified High-ADC Zone Volume Percentage as an independent predictor for PAPs with high-risk capsular characteristics. The radiomic model based on the low ADC tumor subregion was optimal (AUC 0.899). The nomogram model, combining independent predictors and optimal imaging studies predictive score, demonstrated high performance (AUC 0.909). Decision curve analysis confirmed the nomogram's clinical applicability.
Conclusion:
The nomogram model constructed from ADC quantitative imaging can predict PAPs patients with high-risk capsular features. These patients require intraoperative preventive measures to avoid tumor spillage and residuals, as well as extended postoperative follow-up.
