LIONS PREY: A New Logistic Scoring System for the Prediction of Malignant Pulmonary Nodules

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Beitragende

  • Fabian Doerr - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Annika Giese - , Vinzenz Pallotti Krankenhaus (Autor:in)
  • Katja Höpker - , Universität zu Köln (Autor:in)
  • Hruy Menghesha - , Helios Klinikum Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, Universität Bonn (Autor:in)
  • Georg Schlachtenberger - , Universität zu Köln (Autor:in)
  • Konstantinos Grapatsas - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Natalie Baldes - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Christian J. Baldus - , Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Institut und Poliklinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie (Autor:in)
  • Lars Hagmeyer - , Krankenhaus Bethanien gGmbH (Autor:in)
  • Hazem Fallouh - , University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Autor:in)
  • Daniel Pinto dos Santos - , Universität zu Köln, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt (Autor:in)
  • Edward M. Bender - , Stanford University (Autor:in)
  • Alexander Quaas - , Universität zu Köln (Autor:in)
  • Matthias Heldwein - , Universität Bonn (Autor:in)
  • Thorsten Wahlers - , Universität Bonn (Autor:in)
  • Hubertus Hautzel - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Kaid Darwiche - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Christian Taube - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)
  • Martin Schuler - , Universität Duisburg-Essen, Nationales Zentrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT) West (Autor:in)
  • Khosro Hekmat - , Universität Bonn (Autor:in)
  • Servet Bölükbas - , Universität Duisburg-Essen (Autor:in)

Abstract

Objectives: Classifying radiologic pulmonary lesions as malignant is challenging. Scoring systems like the Mayo model lack precision in predicting the probability of malignancy. We developed the logistic scoring system ‘LIONS PREY’ (Lung lesION Score PREdicts malignancY), which is superior to existing models in its precision in determining the likelihood of malignancy. Methods: We evaluated all patients that were presented to our multidisciplinary team between January 2013 and December 2020. Availability of pathological results after resection or CT-/EBUS-guided sampling was mandatory for study inclusion. Two groups were formed: Group A (malignant nodule; n = 238) and Group B (benign nodule; n = 148). Initially, 22 potential score parameters were derived from the patients’ medical histories. Results: After uni- and multivariate analysis, we identified the following eight parameters that were integrated into a scoring system: (1) age (Group A: 64.5 ± 10.2 years vs. Group B: 61.6 ± 13.8 years; multivariate p-value: 0.054); (2) nodule size (21.8 ± 7.5 mm vs. 18.3 ± 7.9 mm; p = 0.051); (3) spiculation (73.1% vs. 41.9%; p = 0.024); (4) solidity (84.9% vs. 62.8%; p = 0.004); (5) size dynamics (6.4 ± 7.7 mm/3 months vs. 0.2 ± 0.9 mm/3 months; p < 0.0001); (6) smoking history (92.0% vs. 43.9%; p < 0.0001); (7) pack years (35.1 ± 19.1 vs. 21.3 ± 18.8; p = 0.079); and (8) cancer history (34.9% vs. 24.3%; p = 0.052). Our model demonstrated superior precision to that of the Mayo score (p = 0.013) with an overall correct classification of 96.0%, a calibration (observed/expected-ratio) of 1.1, and a discrimination (ROC analysis) of AUC (95% CI) 0.94 (0.92–0.97). Conclusions: Focusing on essential parameters, LIONS PREY can be easily and reproducibly applied based on computed tomography (CT) scans. Multidisciplinary team members could use it to facilitate decision making. Patients may find it easier to consent to surgery knowing the likelihood of pulmonary malignancy. The LIONS PREY app is available for free on Android and iOS devices.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer729
FachzeitschriftCancers
Jahrgang16
Ausgabenummer4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Feb. 2024
Peer-Review-StatusJa

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Schlagwörter

  • logistic scoring system, malignancy, pulmonary lesion, smartphone