Prognostic model for three-year postoperative local recurrence in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: a Chinese multicenter cohort study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Prognostic model for three-year postoperative local recurrence in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: a Chinese multicenter cohort study

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  • Yuanhong Liu

  • Suzheng Zheng

  • Hao Song

  • Xuebao Shao

  • Hao Chen

  • Wenbo Bu

  • Guomin Li

  • Lixiong Gu

  • Weihao Chen

  • Jing Fang

  • Ruzeng Xue

  • Zhifang Zhai

  • Yiqun Jiang

  • June 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Development of a Prognostic Nomogram for Three-Year Local Recurrence Risk in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Findings from a Multicenter Study in China

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)
Key MechanismsIndependent predictors of postoperative local recurrence include age, tumor size, tumor thickness, histologic differentiation, regional stage, and AJCC stage.
Target PopulationPatients with biopsy-confirmed cSCC who underwent surgical treatment in China.
Care SettingMulticenter study across four hospitals in China.

Key Highlights

  • 90% of local recurrence events occur within 3 years post-surgery.
  • Nomogram developed to predict individualized 1-, 2-, and 3-year recurrence probabilities.
  • Patients stratified into low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups based on nomogram scores.
  • Multivariable analysis identified six independent predictors of recurrence.
  • Model demonstrated good discrimination with AUC values from 0.759 to 0.869.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Biopsy-confirmed cSCC with negative surgical margins.

Management

  • Surgical treatment is the primary management for cSCC.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Postoperative risk stratification for surveillance strategies based on nomogram scores.

Risks

  • Increased risk of local recurrence associated with specific clinicopathological features.

Patient & Prescribing Data

603 patients with cSCC from four Chinese centers.

Surgical excision is the most common treatment; high-risk features may necessitate closer monitoring.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize the nomogram for individualized prognostic assessment.
  • Incorporate risk stratification into follow-up management.

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