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ArticleBMC cancer2024

Investigating distinct clinical features and constructing a nomogram model for survival probability in adults with cerebellar high-grade gliomas.

Tao Chang, Rui Zhang, Jiahao Gan, Yuan Yang, Yanhui Liu, Yan Ju, Xiaodong Niu, Qing Mao

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Tao Chang *Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Rui Zhang *Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jiahao GanClinical Medicine School, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Jiangxi University, Jiangxi, China.
Yuan YangDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yanhui LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yan JuDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xiaodong NiuDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. allen_niuxd10@163.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4750-812X
Qing MaoDepartment of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. qingmao2000@163.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6227-0397

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China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022M712255National Natural Science Foundation of China 82072773National Natural Science Foundation of China 82203456Postdoctoral Research Fund, Sichuan University 2024SCU12016Postdoctoral Research Fund, West China Hospital, Sichuan University 2023HXBH070Project of Science & Technology Department of Sichuan Province 2023NSFSC1868Project of Science & Technology Department of Sichuan Province 2023YFG0127
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Abstract

backgroundThe clinical features of cerebellar high-grade gliomas (cHGGs) in adults have not been thoroughly explored. This large-scale, population-based study aimed to comprehensively outline these traits and construct a predictive model.

methodsPatient records diagnosed with gliomas were collected from various cohorts and analyzed to compare the features of cHGGs and supratentorial HGGs (sHGGs). Cox regression analyses were employed to identify prognostic factors for overall survival and to develop a nomogram for predicting survival probabilities in patients with cHGGs. Multiple machine learning methods were applied to evaluate the efficacy of the predictive model.

resultsThere were significant differences in prognosis, with SEER-cHGGs showing a median survival of 7.5 months and sHGGs 14.9 months (p < 0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analyses revealed that race, WHO grade, surgical procedures, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy were independent prognostic factors for cHGGs. Based on these factors, a nomogram was developed to predict 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival probabilities, with AUC of 0.860, 0.837, and 0.810, respectively. The model's accuracy was validated by machine learning approaches, demonstrating consistent predictive effectiveness.

conclusionsAdult cHGGs are distinguished by distinctive clinical features different from those of sHGGs and are associated with an inferior prognosis. Based on these risk factors affecting cHGGs prognosis, the nomogram prediction model serves as a crucial tool for clinical decision-making in patient care.

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Cerebellar NeoplasmsGliomaNomogramsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMachine LearningMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingPrognosisSEER ProgramYoung AdultCerebellarHigh-grade gliomaNomogramPrognosis

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