Abstract
Background: Previous researches had not proposed any prediction models for occult lymph node metastasis (OLNM). Considering the occurrence of OLNM and the importance of OLNM management, we aimed to develop a nomogram to predict OLNM of patients with lung adenocarcinoma ≤2cm. Methods: Characteristics of patients with lung adenocarcinoma of≤2cm diameter at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed. A nomogram model was developed. The concordance index (C-index) and calibration and decision curves were used to evaluate the predictive ability. Results: A total of 473 patients were enrolled, with an OLNM incidence of 7.4%. Four factors were selected as risk factors. The model had a C-index of 0.932. Calibration and decision curves were determined. Conclusion: Patients with pure ground-glass opacity (pGGO) or noninvasive adenocarcinoma have significantly lower risk of OLNM. SUVmax, CEA, micropapillary and solid component were identified as independent risk factors. The nomogram model was effective in predicting OLNM preoperatively.
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