Tumor fibrosis correlates with the survival of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma and is predictable using clinicoradiological features

ConclusionsTumor fibrosis was associated with poor OS and DFS in patients with PDAC. The nomogram incorporating clinicoradiological features was useful for preoperatively predicting tumor fibrosis.Key Points•Tumor fibrosis is correlated with poor prognosis in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.•Tumor fibrosis can be categorized according to its association with overall survival and disease-free survival.•A nomogram incorporating carbohydrate antigen 19-9 level, tumor diameter, and peripancreatic tumor infiltration is useful for preoperatively predicting tumor fibrosis.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research