Harnessing the prognostic potential of CT imaging in pediatric lymphoma: an in-depth analysis of disease evaluation and outcomes

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Introduction: Pediatric lymphomas are a significant childhood malignancy primarily treated with chemotherapy. While CT imaging is crucial for disease evaluation, its prognostic value remains under-explored. This study investigates the potential of CT characteristics to predict treatment response and clinical outcomes in pediatric lymphoma patients. Investigate the prognostic value of CT characteristics in pediatric lymphoma treated with chemotherapy.Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of ۶۹ patients' medical records and CT scans. CT features (regression, size, nodal appearance, site involvement) were correlated with treatment response (regression, stable disease, progression, relapse, resolution) via univariate analysis.Results: Most patients (۷۶.۸%) achieved good outcomes with tumor regression. However, a subset displayed stable disease (۱۱.۶%), progression (۷.۲%), relapse (۱.۴%), or resolution (۲.۹%). CT characteristics associated with poor outcomes (p < ۰.۰۵) included: multiple site involvement (neck, chest, abdomen), larger tumor size (>۳ cm), discrete nodal appearanceConclusion: CT features hold promise for prognostication in pediatric lymphoma. Integrating these findings into clinical practice may improve risk stratification and guide personalized treatment strategies.Introduction: Pediatric lymphomas are a significant childhood malignancy primarily treated with chemotherapy. While CT imaging is crucial for disease evaluation, its prognostic value remains under-explored. This study investigates the potential of CT characteristics to predict treatment response and clinical outcomes in pediatric lymphoma patients. Investigate the prognostic value of CT characteristics in pediatric lymphoma treated with chemotherapy. Materials and Methods: Retrospective analysis of ۶۹ patients' medical records and CT scans. CT features (regression, size, nodal appearance, site involvement) were correlated with treatment response (regression, stable disease, progression, relapse, resolution) via univariate analysis. Results: Most patients (۷۶.۸%) achieved good outcomes with tumor regression. However, a subset displayed stable disease (۱۱.۶%), progression (۷.۲%), relapse (۱.۴%), or resolution (۲.۹%). CT characteristics associated with poor outcomes (p < ۰.۰۵) included: multiple site involvement (neck, chest, abdomen), larger tumor size (>۳ cm), discrete nodal appearance Conclusion: CT features hold promise for prognostication in pediatric lymphoma. Integrating these findings into clinical practice may improve risk stratification and guide personalized treatment strategies.

Authors

Marya Hameed

Department of Radiology, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

Saadia Khurshid

Department of Radiology, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

Fatima Siddiqui

Department of Radiology, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Khuzzaim Khan

Department of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Lana Akram Alhouri

College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia

Noor Fatima

Department of Radiology, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Pakistan

Sumera Mahar

Department of Radiology, National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan

Kelash Kumar

Department of Radiology, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan