Prognostic value of positive lymph node ratio, tumor deposit, and perineural invasion in advanced colorectal signet-ring cell carcinoma

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the prognostic significance of positive lymph node ratio (LNR), tumor deposits (TD), and perineural invasion (PNI) in advanced colorectal signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC).MethodsA multicenter retrospective cohort analysis was conducted involving 677 pat...

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Main Authors: Liang Chu, Han Wang, Tao Ling, Shuhan Feng, Yucheng Ding, Yan Zhang, Ying Pan, Cenzhu Wang, Xiaohong Wang, Lei Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2025.1617787/full
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Summary:BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the prognostic significance of positive lymph node ratio (LNR), tumor deposits (TD), and perineural invasion (PNI) in advanced colorectal signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC).MethodsA multicenter retrospective cohort analysis was conducted involving 677 patients with advanced colorectal SRCC. The associations of variables with CSS and OS were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models. A nomogram model was developed to predict outcomes.ResultsHigh-LNR, TD-positive, and PNI-positive were associated with poorer CSS and OS in both the training and validation cohorts. Multivariate Cox analysis identified T stage, M stage, TD, CEA, chemotherapy, and LNR as independent prognostic factors. A prognostic nomogram model incorporating these variables demonstrated excellent calibration and satisfactory predictive accuracy. Survival curves generated from individualized nomogram scores effectively discriminated prognostic outcomes (P < 0.001). The combined variable of LNR, TD, and PNI significantly enhanced the predictive performance. Specifically, the combined variable exhibited the highest relative contribution to OS at 23.4%, surpassing that of T and M stages. For CSS, its relative contribution was 21.4%, ranking second only to T and M stages.ConclusionLNR, TD, and PNI served as prognostic factors for advanced colorectal SRCC. The combined analysis demonstrated a higher prognostic predictive value.
ISSN:2296-889X