Association of sex-specific abdominal adipose tissue with WHO/ISUP grade in clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Shichao LiZhouyan LiaoKangwen HeYaqi ShenShan HuZhen Li

Published in: Insights into imaging (2023)

• There are sex differences in distribution of subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. • The SFI, VFI, TFI, and rVAT were significantly lower in high-grade ccRCC male patients, but not for female patients. • Intermuscular fat index can be used as a reliable independent predictor of high-grade ccRCC for both males and females.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
high grade
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
insulin resistance
prognostic factors
low grade
patient reported outcomes
patient reported