The application of nomogram in tumor diagnosis and prognosis evaluation / 中华检验医学杂志

ABSTRACT

In recent years, with the accuracy of tumor treatment, more and more nomograms have been created to guide clinical decision-making, assist tumor diagnosis and evaluate the prognosis of patients. However, the selected variables in the nomograms and the differences in doctors′ diagnostic levels will affect the accuracy of their predictions. Therefore, it is important to understand the limitations of the nomograms and use them reasonably and effectively to aid clinical decisions. This paper reviews the progress of nomogram in the field of tumor research and expounds the construction of nomogram and its application and limitations in tumor risk prediction, prognosis evaluation.