Objective:To evaluate the clinical utility of left atrial strain parameters and left atrioventricular global longitudinal strain（LAVGLS）in detecting cardiovascular immune-related adverse events（CV-irAEs）among non-small cell lung cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors（ICIs）.Methods:A total of 68 patients with non-small cell lung cancer were prospectively enrolled in Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital from October 2023 to October 2024. All patients were treated with ICIs for 6 cycles. Electrocardiogram，cardiac serological markers and echocardiography were examined before medication（T0 stage），4 cycles after medication（T1 stage）and 6 cycles after medication（T2 stage），respectively. According to the guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Oncology，all patients were divided into the CV-irAEs group（ n=14）and the No-CV-irAEs group（ n=54）. AFI software and 4D Auto LAQ software were used to calculate LVGLS，left atrial reservoir longitudinal strain（LASr），LAVGLS and a series of left atrial parameters. Cox proportional hazards regression model was applied to find the risk factors for the occurrence of CV-irAEs. ROC curve was applied to analyze the diagnostic efficiency of these parameters for CV-irAEs. Results:Fourteen patients（20.6%）developed CV-irAEs after T2 stage. After ICIs treatment，LVGLS，LASr and LAVGLS decreased in both groups，LVGLS，LASr and LAVGLS decreased more significantly in the CV-irAEs group than those in the No-CV-irAEs group（ P=0.038，0.047，0.005）. Left ventricular ejection fraction（LVEF）decreased in the CV-irAEs group at the same time（ P=0.003）. Cox multivariate analysis showed that ΔLAVGLS（the difference between stage T0 and stage T2）was a risk factor for CV-irAEs（ HR：1.395， P=0.019）. ROC curve analysis showed the area under the curve of LVGLS，LASr，LAVGLS，ΔLVGLS，ΔLASr，ΔLAVGLS，and LVEF at the T2 stage for diagnosis of CV-irAEs were 0.68，0.67，0.75，0.79，0.73，0.82，and 0.72，respectively. Conclusions:Decline of LAVGLS is a risk factor for CV-irAEs in patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving ICIs and can be used for early detection of CV-irAEs. LASr has potential diagnostic value for CV-irAEs，but it is less valuable than LVGLS and LAVGLS.

Objective To investigate the accuracy of the quantity of tumors combined with vesical imaging reporting and data system(VI-RADS)score in predicting bladder cancer(BCa)muscle invasion.Methods The multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging(mpMRI)and clinical data of 91 patients with BCa confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.The differences in detection indicators between patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer(MIBC)and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC)were com-pared by univariate logistic regression analysis.The independent risk factors of BCa muscle invasion were screened by multivariate logis-tic regression analysis.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve were plotted for the identified independent risk factors,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to analyze their diagnostic efficacy.Results There were 54 cases of MIBC and 37 cases of NMIBC.The results of univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the quantity of tumors,hematuria,age,apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC),tumor contact length(TCL),and VI-RADS score were statistically significant between the two groups(P＜0.05).The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the quantity of tumors and VI-RADS score were independent risk fac-tors for MIBC.ROC curve analysis showed that VI-RADS score≥ 4 points was the best threshold for predicting BCa muscle inva-sion.The accuracy of VI-RADS score combined with the quantity of tumors in predicting BCa muscle invasion was better than that of the quantity of tumors and VI-RADS score alone,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion VI-RADS score combined with the quantity of tumors further improves the accuracy of predicting BCa muscle invasion.

Objective To explore the diagnostic performance of prostate imaging reporting and data system(PI-RADS)V2.1 score combined with prostate specific antigen(PSA)-related parameters in transition zone prostate cancer(PCa)in patients with PSA levels of 4-20 ng/mL.Methods The clinical data of 129 patients who underwent prostate biopsy were retrospectively analyzed,including age,total prostate specific antigen(tPSA),free prostate specific antigen(fPSA),f/t PSA,prostate volume(PV),and prostate specific antigen density(PSAD).Among 129 patients,52 were diagnosed with transition zone PCa and 77 with benign prostate hyperplasia.The MRI images of all patients were scored according to the PI-RADS V2.1 criteria.The clinical and imaging parameters between transition zone PCa and benign prostate hyperplasia were compared using univariate logistic regression analysis.Independent predic-tors were identified via multivariate logistic regression,and a combined predictive model was constructed.Diagnostic performance of the model was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.Results Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the transition zone PCa exhibited significantly higher PI-RADS V2.1 score,tPSA,and PSAD than the benign prostate hyperplasia(P＜0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified PI-RADS V2.1 score and PSAD were independent predictors for predicting transition zone PCa(P＜0.05).Optimal diagnostic thresholds were PI-RADS V2.1 score＞3 points and PSAD＞0.23 ng/mL2.The combined prediction model achieved an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.863,outperforming PI-RADS V2.1 score(AUC=0.821)and PSAD(AUC=0.779)alone(P＜0.05).Conclusion The combination of PI-RADS V2.1 score and PSAD has a high predictive value for transition zone PCa in patients with PSA levels of 4-20 ng/mL.Thresholds of PI-RADS V2.1 score＞3 points and PSAD＞0.23 ng/mLL2 significantly improve diagnostic accuracy.

Objective To investigate the accuracy of the quantity of tumors combined with vesical imaging reporting and data system(VI-RADS)score in predicting bladder cancer(BCa)muscle invasion.Methods The multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging(mpMRI)and clinical data of 91 patients with BCa confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.The differences in detection indicators between patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer(MIBC)and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC)were com-pared by univariate logistic regression analysis.The independent risk factors of BCa muscle invasion were screened by multivariate logis-tic regression analysis.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve were plotted for the identified independent risk factors,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to analyze their diagnostic efficacy.Results There were 54 cases of MIBC and 37 cases of NMIBC.The results of univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the quantity of tumors,hematuria,age,apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC),tumor contact length(TCL),and VI-RADS score were statistically significant between the two groups(P＜0.05).The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the quantity of tumors and VI-RADS score were independent risk fac-tors for MIBC.ROC curve analysis showed that VI-RADS score≥ 4 points was the best threshold for predicting BCa muscle inva-sion.The accuracy of VI-RADS score combined with the quantity of tumors in predicting BCa muscle invasion was better than that of the quantity of tumors and VI-RADS score alone,and the difference was statistically significant(P＜0.05).Conclusion VI-RADS score combined with the quantity of tumors further improves the accuracy of predicting BCa muscle invasion.

Objective To explore the diagnostic performance of prostate imaging reporting and data system(PI-RADS)V2.1 score combined with prostate specific antigen(PSA)-related parameters in transition zone prostate cancer(PCa)in patients with PSA levels of 4-20 ng/mL.Methods The clinical data of 129 patients who underwent prostate biopsy were retrospectively analyzed,including age,total prostate specific antigen(tPSA),free prostate specific antigen(fPSA),f/t PSA,prostate volume(PV),and prostate specific antigen density(PSAD).Among 129 patients,52 were diagnosed with transition zone PCa and 77 with benign prostate hyperplasia.The MRI images of all patients were scored according to the PI-RADS V2.1 criteria.The clinical and imaging parameters between transition zone PCa and benign prostate hyperplasia were compared using univariate logistic regression analysis.Independent predic-tors were identified via multivariate logistic regression,and a combined predictive model was constructed.Diagnostic performance of the model was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.Results Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the transition zone PCa exhibited significantly higher PI-RADS V2.1 score,tPSA,and PSAD than the benign prostate hyperplasia(P＜0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified PI-RADS V2.1 score and PSAD were independent predictors for predicting transition zone PCa(P＜0.05).Optimal diagnostic thresholds were PI-RADS V2.1 score＞3 points and PSAD＞0.23 ng/mL2.The combined prediction model achieved an area under the curve(AUC)of 0.863,outperforming PI-RADS V2.1 score(AUC=0.821)and PSAD(AUC=0.779)alone(P＜0.05).Conclusion The combination of PI-RADS V2.1 score and PSAD has a high predictive value for transition zone PCa in patients with PSA levels of 4-20 ng/mL.Thresholds of PI-RADS V2.1 score＞3 points and PSAD＞0.23 ng/mLL2 significantly improve diagnostic accuracy.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical utility of left atrial strain parameters and left atrioventricular global longitudinal strain（LAVGLS）in detecting cardiovascular immune-related adverse events（CV-irAEs）among non-small cell lung cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors（ICIs）.Methods:A total of 68 patients with non-small cell lung cancer were prospectively enrolled in Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital from October 2023 to October 2024. All patients were treated with ICIs for 6 cycles. Electrocardiogram，cardiac serological markers and echocardiography were examined before medication（T0 stage），4 cycles after medication（T1 stage）and 6 cycles after medication（T2 stage），respectively. According to the guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Oncology，all patients were divided into the CV-irAEs group（ n=14）and the No-CV-irAEs group（ n=54）. AFI software and 4D Auto LAQ software were used to calculate LVGLS，left atrial reservoir longitudinal strain（LASr），LAVGLS and a series of left atrial parameters. Cox proportional hazards regression model was applied to find the risk factors for the occurrence of CV-irAEs. ROC curve was applied to analyze the diagnostic efficiency of these parameters for CV-irAEs. Results:Fourteen patients（20.6%）developed CV-irAEs after T2 stage. After ICIs treatment，LVGLS，LASr and LAVGLS decreased in both groups，LVGLS，LASr and LAVGLS decreased more significantly in the CV-irAEs group than those in the No-CV-irAEs group（ P=0.038，0.047，0.005）. Left ventricular ejection fraction（LVEF）decreased in the CV-irAEs group at the same time（ P=0.003）. Cox multivariate analysis showed that ΔLAVGLS（the difference between stage T0 and stage T2）was a risk factor for CV-irAEs（ HR：1.395， P=0.019）. ROC curve analysis showed the area under the curve of LVGLS，LASr，LAVGLS，ΔLVGLS，ΔLASr，ΔLAVGLS，and LVEF at the T2 stage for diagnosis of CV-irAEs were 0.68，0.67，0.75，0.79，0.73，0.82，and 0.72，respectively. Conclusions:Decline of LAVGLS is a risk factor for CV-irAEs in patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving ICIs and can be used for early detection of CV-irAEs. LASr has potential diagnostic value for CV-irAEs，but it is less valuable than LVGLS and LAVGLS.

Objective To explore the value of MRI classification of extraprostatic extension(EPE)of prostate cancer(PCa)for predicting positive surgical margin after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy(LRP).Methods Prostate MRI data of 114 PCa patients with stage T3a who underwent LRP were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into type Ⅰ(n=14),Ⅱ(n=50)and Ⅲ group(n=50)according to EPE location,also into positive margin group(n=58)and negative margin group(n=56)according to postoperative pathology.Then clinical,imaging,surgical and pathological data were compared among type Ⅰ—Ⅲ groups and between positive and negative margin groups.The indicators being significantly different between positive and negative margin groups were included in multivariate logistic regression analysis to screen the independent impact factors of positive margin of stage T3a PCa after LRP.Results Significant differences of patients'age,prostate-specific antigen(PSA),tumor location and positive surgical margin rate were found among type Ⅰ—Ⅲ groups(all P＜0.05).Positive surgical margin rate in type Ⅲ group was 68.00%(34/50),higher than that in type Ⅰ(14.29%[2/14])and Ⅱ group(44.00%[22/50])(both P＜0.05).Meanwhile,significant differences of PSA,the proportion of positive puncture needles and EPE MRI classification of PCa were found between positive and negative margin groups(all P＜0.05),among which the proportion of positive puncture needles and EPE MRI classification of PCa were both independent impact factors of positive margin of stage T3a PCa after LRP(both P＜0.05).Conclusion MRI classification of PCa-EPE could be used to predict positive surgical margin after LRP.Positive surgical margin after LRP tended to occur in PCa with MRI type Ⅲ EPE.

Objective To explore the CT imaging features of renal mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma(MTSCC).Methods The CT images of 9 cases patients with renal MTSCC confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively,and their size,shape,density,degree of enhancement and enhancement mode were analyzed.Results There were 6 cases of left renal and 3 cases of right renal,with the largest diameter ranging from 1.6 cm to 7.7 cm.The shape of renal MTSCC was round in 4 cases,oblong in 3 cases,and fan-shaped in 2 cases.The long axis of the oblong tumor was parallel to the renal column,the central angle of the fan-shaped tumor was located in the renal medulla,and the arc was located under the renal capsule.Renal MTSCC was mainly located in the renal medulla.There were 6 cases of complete endophytic tumors,5 of which compressed the renal sinus.The tumor density was uniform in 5 cases,and the CT value of the solid component of the tumor was(32.43±4.82)HU,and the difference was not statistically significant compared with that of the renal parenchymal density(P=0.859).After enhancement,the solid component of the tumor showed mild uniform enhancement in the cortical phase,with a CT value of(41.71±6.74)HU.In the parenchymal phase and excretory phase,there was progressive enhancement,and the CT values were(58.23±9.42)HU and(61.81±9.49)HU,respectively.The CT value of each phase of tumor after enhancement was lower than that of renal medulla in the same period,and the differences were statisti-cally significant(P=0.001,P=0.005,P=0.002).Conclusion Renal MTSCC is mainly located in the renal medulla,which is easy to compress the renal sinus.It can be oblong or fan-shaped.Cystic,necrosis and calcification are rare.After enhancement,the tumor shows mild uniform enhancement in the cortical phase,progressive enhancement in the parenchymal phase and the excretory phase,and the CT value of each phase are lower than that of the renal medulla in the same period,which can suggest the diagnosis.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of Likert score and EPE grade score based on multiparameter magnetic resonance imaging(mpMRI)for extracapsular extension in prostate cancer(PCa).Methods The MR imaging and histopathology data from 272 PCa patients were analyzed retrospectively.All patients underwent mpMRI examination within 2 months before radical prostatectomy.Two radiologists with over 10 years of experience assessed the mpMRI images according to the Likert score and EPE grade score,respectively,and compared with pathological findings.The consistency between the two radiologists was evaluated by weighted Kappa test.The statistical analysis was performed using MedCalc 20.0 software.The sensitivity,specificity and other indicators were calculated to analyze the optimal cut-off value of Likert score and EPE grade score for diagnosing extracapsular extension in PCa.The area under the curve(AUC)was used to compare the diagnostic performance of the two scoring systems for extracapsular extension in PCa.Results Among 272 PCa patients,there were 45 cases with extracapsular extension and 227 cases without extracapsular extension.The weighted Kappa coefficients were 0.730 and 0.820 for Likert score and EPE grade score,respectively,indicating good consistency.The optimal cut-off values for diagnosing extracapsular extension in PCa were Likert score 3 and EPE grade score 2.The sensitivity and specificity were 68.8%and 77.5%for Likert score 3,and 64.4%and 84.5%for EPE grade score 2,respectively.Both Likert score(AUC=0.780)and EPE grade score(AUC=0.797)had high accuracy in predicting extracapsular extension in PCa,with no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Both Likert score and EPE grade score have good diagnostic performance in detecting extracapsular extension in PCa,which provides important diagnostic basis for clinical staging of PCa.

Objective:To investigate the influencing factors of refractory anastomotic stenosis after laparoscopic intersphincteric resection (Ls-ISR) for rectal cancer and construction of nomogram prediction model.Methods:The retrospective case-control study was conducted. The clinicopatho-logical data of 495 patients who underwent Ls-ISR for rectal cancer in two medical centers, including 448 patients in Peking University First Hospital and 47 patients in Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, from June 2012 to December 2021 were collected. There were 311 males and 184 females, aged 61 (range, 20-84)years. Observation indicators: (1) incidence of anastomotic stenosis; (2) influencing factors of refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR; (3) construction and evaluation of nomogram prediction model for refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR. Follow-up was conducted using outpatient examination and telephone interview to detect the incidence of postoperative anastomotic leakage and anastomotic stenosis up to August 2022. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range). Count data were described as absolute numbers, and comparison between groups was conducted using the chi-square test. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using the Logistic regression model. Factors with P<0.10 in univariate analysis were included in multivariate analysis. The R software (3.6.3 version) was used to construct nomogram prediction model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn and the area under curve (AUC) was used to evaluate the efficacy of nomogram prediction model. Results:(1) Incidence of anastomotic stenosis. All 495 patients underwent Ls-ISR successfully, without conversion to laparotomy, and all patients were followed up for 47(range, 8-116)months. During the follow-up period, there were 458 patients without anas-tomotic stenosis, and 37 patients with anastomotic stenosis. Of the 37 patients, there were 15 cases with grade A anastomotic stenosis, 3 cases with grade B anastomotic stenosis and 19 cases with grade C anastomotic stenosis, including 22 cases being identified as the refractory anastomotic stenosis. Fifteen patients with grade A anastomotic stenosis were relieved after anal dilation treat-ment. Three patients with grade B anastomotic stenosis were improved after balloon dilation and endoscopic treatment. Nineteen patients with grade C anastomotic stenosis underwent permanent stoma. During the follow-up period, there were 42 cases with anastomotic leakage including 17 cases combined with refractory anastomotic stenosis, and 453 cases without anastomotic leakage including 5 cases with refractory anastomotic stenosis. There was a significant difference in the refractory anastomotic stenosis between patients with and without anastomotic leakage ( χ2=131.181, P<0.05). (2) Influencing factors of refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR. Results of multivariate analysis showed that neoadjuvant therapy, distance from tumor to anal margin ≤4 cm, clinic N+ stage were independent risk factors of refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR ( hazard ratio=7.297, 3.898, 2.672, 95% confidence interval as 2.870-18.550, 1.050-14.465, 1.064-6.712, P<0.05). (3) Construction and evaluation of nomogram prediction model for refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR. Based on the results of multivariate analysis, neoadjuvant therapy, distance from tumor to anal margin and clinic N staging were included to constructed the nomogram prediction model for refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR. Results of ROC curve showed the AUC of nomogram prediction model for refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR was 0.739 (95% confidence interval as 0.646-0.833). Conclusions:Neoadjuvant therapy, distance from tumor to anal margin ≤4 cm, clinic N+ stage are independent risk factors of refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR. Nomogram prediction model based on these factors can predict the incidence of refractory anastomotic stenosis after Ls-ISR.