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A prediction model using Cox regression and a random forest algorithm was developed based on clinical data and immunohistochemical markers, with model discrimination and potential clinical net benefit assessed by ROC and decision curve analysis (DCA).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We identified 221 upregulated and 161 downregulated DEGs. Key progression-related genes included\n                      <jats:italic>CDKN2A, CALML5, GINS2, KCNH1, MCM2, MKI67<\/jats:italic>\n                      , and\n                      <jats:italic>ESR1<\/jats:italic>\n                      . Immunohistochemical validation in 155 patients showed that Eag1, p16INK4a, and Ki-67 correlated with poor outcomes. Colposcopic lesion involvement across cervical quadrants showed an inverse association with progression, while bacterial vaginosis was a risk factor. The prediction model showed favorable discrimination (AUC: 0.914\/0.753 for 1-year and 0.941\/0.769 for 2-year progression). DCA suggested potential clinical net benefit across selected threshold probabilities. External validation is needed to confirm the generalizability and clinical utility of the model.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study identifies candidate biomarkers and clinical factors associated with cervical lesion progression and provides a preliminary prediction model for risk stratification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fonc.2026.1794010","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,12]],"date-time":"2026-08-12T05:56:57Z","timestamp":1786514217000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A nomogram model integrating transcriptomics and clinical features for predicting the risk of cervical intraepithelial lesion 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