Utilizing multiclassifier radiomics analysis of ultrasound to predict high axillary lymph node tumour burden in node-positive breast cancer patients: a multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tumor burden within the axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) constitutes a pivotal factor in breast cancer, serving as the primary determinant for treatment decisions and exhibiting a close correlation with prognosis.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the potential of ultrasound-based radiomics and clinical characteristics in non-invasively distinguishing between low tumor burden (1-2 positive nodes) and high tumor burden (more than 2 positive nodes) in patients with node-positive breast cancer.

Methods

A total of 215 patients with node-positive breast cancer, who underwent preoperative ultrasound examinations, were enrolled in this study. Among these patients, 144 cases were allocated to the training set, 37 cases to the validation set, and 34 cases to

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11360645 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature