A Diagnostic Nomogram of Pathologic Grade for Preoperative Risk Stratification in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

Runzhuo MaHaizhui XiaMin QiuLiyuan TaoMin LuRui HuangJian LuLulin Ma

Published in: Clinical Medicine Insights. Oncology (2020)

Advanced age, sessile, positive urinary cytology, and biopsy high-grade were independent predictors of pathological high-grade disease in patients with UTUC. A nomogram containing these factors can improve diagnostic accuracy, potentially reducing the risk of "undergrading" by URS biopsy.

Keyphrases

high grade
fine needle aspiration
low grade
ultrasound guided
lymph node metastasis
neoadjuvant chemotherapy
patients undergoing
locally advanced
radiation therapy