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ArticleJournal of medical radiation sciences2025

A two-stage model for precise identification and Gleason grading of clinically significant prostate cancer: a hybrid approach.

Yuyan Zou, Xuechun Wang, Fen Ma, Xulun Liu, Chunyue Jiao, Zhen Kang, Jingjing Cui, Yang Zhang, Yan Xie, Lei Chen and 1 more

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Yuyan ZouDepartment of Radiology, Xiaogan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Xiaogan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4716-8991
Xuechun WangDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Fen MaDepartment of Radiology, Xiaogan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Xiaogan, China.
Xulun LiuAffiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, China.
Chunyue JiaoDepartment of Maternal and Child Health Care, Yuyao City Hospital, Yuyao, China.
Zhen KangDepartment of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jingjing CuiDepartment of Research and Development, United Imaging Intelligence (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing, China.
Yang ZhangDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Yan XieDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Lei ChenDepartment of Research and Development, Shanghai United Imaging Intelligence Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China.
Ronghua TianDepartment of Radiology, Xiaogan Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Xiaogan, China.

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Xiaogan City Natural Science Program Project XGKJ2024010035
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Abstract

introductionAccurate identification and grading of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa, Gleason Score ≥ 7) without invasive procedures remains a significant clinical challenge. This study aims to develop and evaluate a two-stage model designed for precise Gleason grading. The model initially uses radiomics-based multiparametric MRI to identify csPCa and then refines the Gleason grading by integrating clinical indicators and radiomics features.

methodsWe retrospectively analysed 399 patients with PI-RADS ≥ 3 lesions, categorising them into non-significant prostate cancer (nsPCa, 263 cases) and csPCa (136 cases, subdivided by GGs). Regions of interest (ROIs) for the prostate and lesions were manually delineated on T2-weighted and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) images, followed by the extraction of radiomics features. A two-stage model was developed: the first stage identifies csPCa using radiomics-based MRI, and the second integrates clinical indicators for Gleason grading. Model efficacy was evaluated by sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and area under the curve (AUC), with external validation on 100 patients.

resultsThe first-stage model demonstrated excellent diagnostic accuracy for csPCa, achieving AUCs of 0.989, 0.982 and 0.976 in the training, testing and external validation cohorts, respectively. The second-stage model exhibited commendable Gleason grading capabilities, with AUCs of 0.82, 0.844 and 0.83 across the same cohorts. Decision curve analysis supported the clinical applicability of both models.

conclusionsThis study validated the potential of T2W and ADC image radiomics features as biomarkers in distinguishing csPCa. Combining these features with clinical indicators for csPCa Gleason grading provides superior predictive performance and significant clinical benefit.

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Prostatic NeoplasmsAgedHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingRetrospective StudiesClinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa)Gleason gradingmultiparametric MRI (mpMRI)prostate cancer (PCa)radiomics

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