Abstract
BackgroundIt is not clear which known adverse prognostic factors of neuroblastoma are closely associated with tumor recurrence after complete response. We analyzed the factors for post-remission recurrence in children with neuroblastoma through a retrospective study.MethodsA total of 179 children with neuroblastoma who achieved initial complete response were included in this study. Kaplan–Meier method and multivariate Cox regression model were used to assess the factors that may have impact on tumor recurrence after complete response.ResultsThe 5-year overall survival rates of the entire cohort (n = 179), recurrence group (n = 86) and non-recurrence group (n = 93) were 81.9%, 66.2%, and 98.7%, respectively. The 5-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates of the entire cohort and the high-risk cohort were 47.3% and 31.2%, respectively. RFSs were significantly reduced in children with age ≥18 months, INSS stage 4, unfavorable histology, bone marrow metastasis, osseous metastasis, serum NSE level ≥100 ng/mL, and serum LDH level ≥1400 U/L (P < 0.05). The independent risk factors for post-remission recurrence in the entire cohort were age ≥18 months, unfavorable histology, and serum LDH level ≥1400 U/L (P < 0.05). In the high-risk cohort, the independent risk factor for recurrence was serum LDH ≥1400 U/L (P < 0.05). Based on a new recurrence risk stratification, the 5-year RFSs of the children were 93.5%, 66.4%, and 22.5% in the low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk groups, respectively. The area under the ROC curve of the new stratification was 0.773 (95% CI: 0.704−0.842).ConclusionAge ≥18 months, unfavorable histology, and serum LDH level ≥1400 U/L are independent risk factors for post-remission recurrence in children with neuroblastoma. A newly established recurrence risk stratification has diagnostic advantages in predicting risk of recurrence, which is especially suitable for low- and middle-income countries or regions.
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