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ArticleEuropean radiology2022

A CT-based radiomics nomogram for differentiation of squamous cell carcinoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the palatine tonsil.

Cheng Dong, Ying-Mei Zheng, Jian Li, Zeng-Jie Wu, Zhi-Tao Yang, Xiao-Li Li, Wen-Jian Xu, Da-Peng Hao

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Cheng DongDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Ying-Mei ZhengHealth Management Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Jian LiDepartment of Radiology, The University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital, 1, Haiyuan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518000, NO, China.
Zeng-Jie WuDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Zhi-Tao YangDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Xiao-Li LiDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Wen-Jian XuDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China.
Da-Peng HaoDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, NO. 16, Jiangsu Road, Qingdao, 266000, China. haodp_2009@163.com.
Qingdao University · CNAffiliated Hospital of Qingdao University · CNUniversity of Hong Kong - Shenzhen Hospital · CN

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Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2020MH286
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Abstract

objectivesAccurate preoperative differentiation between squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in the palatine tonsil is crucial because of their different treatment. This study aimed to construct and validate a contrast-enhanced CT (CECT)-based radiomics nomogram for preoperative differentiation of SCC and NHL in the palatine tonsil.

methodsThis study enrolled 135 patients with a pathological diagnosis of SCC or NHL from two clinical centers, who were divided into training (n = 94; SCC = 50, NHL = 44) and external validation sets (n = 41; SCC = 22, NHL = 19). A radiomics signature was constructed from radiomics features extracted from routine CECT images and a radiomics score (Rad-score) was calculated. A clinical model was established using demographic features and CT findings. The independent clinical factors and Rad-score were combined to construct a radiomics nomogram. Performance of the clinical model, radiomics signature, and nomogram was assessed using receiver operating characteristics analysis and decision curve analysis.

resultsEleven features were finally selected to construct the radiomics signature. The radiomics nomogram incorporating gender, mean CECT value, and radiomics signature showed better predictive value for differentiating SCC from NHL than the clinical model for training (AUC, 0.919 vs. 0.801, p = 0.004) and validation (AUC, 0.876 vs. 0.703, p = 0.029) sets. Decision curve analysis demonstrated that the radiomics nomogram was more clinically useful than the clinical model.

conclusionsA CECT-based radiomics nomogram was constructed incorporating gender, mean CECT value, and radiomics signature. This nomogram showed favorable predictive efficacy for differentiating SCC from NHL in the palatine tonsil, and might be useful for clinical decision-making. KEY POINTS: • Differential diagnosis between SCC and NHL in the palatine tonsil is difficult by conventional imaging modalities. • A radiomics nomogram integrated with the radiomics signature, gender, and mean contrast-enhanced CT value facilitates differentiation of SCC from NHL with improved diagnostic efficacy.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellLymphoma, Non-HodgkinCell DifferentiationHumansNomogramsPalatine TonsilTomography, X-Ray ComputedRadiomicsTomography, X-ray computedTonsillar neoplasms

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