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ArticleCancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society2025

Differentiating pancreatic from periampullary non-pancreatic cancer: a nomogram-based prediction model utilizing CT imaging.

Xiaohuan Zhang, Junqing Wang, Wenjuan Wu, Zhuiyang Zhang, Fangming Chen, Lei Zhang

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Xiaohuan Zhang *Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214002, China.
Junqing Wang *Department of Radiology, Wuxi Second People's Hospital, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China.
Wenjuan WuDepartment of Radiology, Wuxi Second People's Hospital, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China.
Zhuiyang ZhangDepartment of Radiology, Wuxi Second People's Hospital, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China.
Fangming ChenDepartment of Radiology, Wuxi Second People's Hospital, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Wuxi, China.
Lei ZhangDepartment of Radiology, The Affiliated Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214002, China. leon3183@163.com.

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Wuxi Taihu Lake Talent Plan, Leading Talents in Medical and Health Profession 2020
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backgroundTo develop a predictive nomogram for differentiating pancreatic cancer from periampullary non-pancreatic cancers based on computed tomography (CT) imaging features.

methodsThis retrospective study included 171 patients diagnosed with periampullary carcinoma (90 pancreatic cancer and 81 non-pancreatic cancer). Variables assessed included CT imaging features along with relevant clinical data. Statistically significant variables were identified through multivariable logistic regression analysis, and a predictive nomogram was developed and internally validated based on these factors.

resultsMultivariable analysis identified the following independent risk factors: the distance from the distal end of the dilated pancreatic duct to the medial wall of the papilla (DPDP) (odds ratio [OR] 8.76, P < 0.05), the distance from the distal end of the dilated bile duct to the medial wall of the papilla (DBDP) (OR 31.83, P < 0.05), papillary enlargement (OR 0.03, P < 0.05), and visibility of pancreatic and/or bile ducts between the tumor and the papilla (VPBD) (OR 3.97, P < 0.05). A nomogram was constructed based on these four significant features. In both the development and validation cohorts, the nomogram demonstrated robust predictive performance, with areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUCs) of 0.84 (95% CI, 0.77-0.91) and 0.81 (95% CI, 0.67-0.96), respectively.

conclusionsThis study underscores the value of CT imaging features in distinguishing pancreatic cancer from periampullary non-pancreatic cancers. The identification of key imaging markers with significant diagnostic value facilitated the development and validation of a nomogram that integrates these features, providing a more reliable tool for clinical decision-making.

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Ampulla of VaterNomogramsPancreatic NeoplasmsTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesComputed tomographyNomogramPancreatic cancerPeriampullary cancerRisk factors

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