The application research of low-dose spectral CT imaging combined with ASIR reconstruction in different- ing peripheral lung cancer from inflammatory mass / 实用医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the value of low-dose spectral CT imaging combined with ASIR recon-struction in differenting peripheral lung cancer from inflammatory mass. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the imaging data of 147 cases with 165 pulmonary nodules or masses underwent enhanced CT scans with spectral imag-ing mode from June 2015 to May 2016. Spectral curves,normalized slope rates,iodine-water concentration were measured on the lesions in arteral phase images. The differences of the spectral characteristic parameters were eval-uated statistically by indepengdent samples t test. Results Among 165 pulmonary nodules or masses,including 68 inflammatory mass and 97 peripheral lung cancer. In the arterial phase,the iodine concentration,water concentra-tion and normalized spectral curves rates of peripheral lung cancer were 10.93 ± 5.12,1033.96 ± 9.74,0.998 ± 0.66,which was obviously higher than those in inflammatory mass in 5.29 ± 0.96,1028.85 ± 9.31,0.620 ± 0.16. There were significant difference between peripheral lung cancer and inflammatory mass(0.000 ,0.008 ,0.001 in P values). Conclusion The iodine concentration,water concentration and normalized spectral curves rates has high value for differential diagnosis of peripheral pung cancer and pneumonia mass in the arterial phase using low-dose spectral CT imaging combined with ASIR reconstruction.

Role of immune deviation by toll-liked receptor's doping LPS in pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVES</b>To investigate the role of TLR-NF-κB signaling pathway in pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR) and the mechanism of TLR to modulate innate immunity and adaptive immunity.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>One hundred rats were divided into 5 groups by simple randomization, normal group(group A), modle group(group B), AR+LPS20 group(group C), AR+LPS10 group(group D), AR+LPS5 group(group E). Model of AR in B group was established by intraperitoneal injection and nasal topic delivery of ovalbumin (OVA). A group was delivered of same volume physiological saline instated of OVA, C,D,E group were interfered by nasal delivery of LPS in different concentration (including LPS 20 µg, 10 µg, 5 µg per 100 µl). Changes of nasal mucosa tissues and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed by HE staining, while neutrophil and eosinophil counted under high power microscope.Expression of IL-4, IFN-γ, and IgE in nasal mucosa tissues were measured with immunohistochemical method.Realtime-PCR and Western-blot were used to evaluate the expression level of TLR-4 and NF-κB in nasal mucosa tissues.SPSS 13.0 software was used to analyze the data.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Group B was observed to have developed AR injury of nasal mucosa. Eosinophil count and the expression of IL-4, IFN-γ, and IgE were significantly higher in B group than those in A group (all P < 0.05), neutrophil count was significantly higher in C, D, E groups than that in B group (all P < 0.05).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>of immunohistochemical staining showed that, expression level of IFN-γ, TLR-4 and NF-κB were significantly higher than group B (all P < 0.05), while IL-4 and IgE were significantly decreased than group B (all P < 0.05) . The protein expression of TLR-4 and NF-κB was 0.888 9 ± 0.032 9 and 0.913 3 ± 0.031 1 in group C, and 0.419 2 ± 0.038 0 and 0.447 8 ± 0.033 0 in group A, 0.616 1 ± 0.025 1 and 0.748 1 ± 0.034 3 in group B, the difference was significant(all P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>TLR plays an important role of modulation between innate immunity and adaptive immunity in the pathogenesis of AR. The higher concentration of TLR doping may activate the higher expression of NF-κB then intervene the development of AR with immune deviation.</p>

Magnetic resonance imaging and radiological findings of familial sacral agenesis: a report of 6 cases / 中华全科医师杂志

The clinical characteristics and radiological data of 6 cases of sacral agenesis in one single family were analyzed and a literature review was performed.On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),all of them presented with a partial absence of sacral vertebra,including associations with lumbar abnormalities (n =2) and sacral agenesis (n =2).One case presented with fourth/fifth lumbar vertebra bone fusion and fifth lumbar/first sacral vertebra bone fusion.On radiology,4 cases had concurrent scoliosis.None of them had tethered cord,diastematomyelia or meningocele.The understanding of sacral agenesis may be improved after reviewing and summarizing clinical features and radiological findings.

Comparative study of CT appearances in clear cell renal cell cracinoma, renal cell carcinoma associated with Xp11.2 translocation/TFE gene fusion, collecting duct carcinoma and chromophobe renal cell carcinoma / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To investigate the differential diagnostic features of subtpes of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) using CT scan.Methods The CT appearances of 53 RCCs,including 28 clear cell RCCs (CCRCC),6 Xp11.2 /TFE RCCs (Xp11.2 /TFE RCC),7 collecting ducts RCCs (CDC),12 chromophobe RCCs (CRCC),were retrospectively analyzed and compared with finding of pathology.Dynamic contrast-enhanced CT (DCE-CT) was conducted in each case after intravenous administration of contrast agent,and the data was analyzed by AVONA and LSD text.Results On unenhanced and enhanced CT,most CCRCCs and CDCs showed heterogeneous density (23/28,6/7),with necrosis (21/28,6/7),and most Xp11.2/TFE RCCs,CRCCs showed homogeneous density(5/6,8/12).Most CCRCCs,Xp11.2/TFE RCCs and CRCCs had clearly boundaries with well demonstrated at enhanced CT delayed phase (25/28,6/6,10/12),CDCs had unclearly boundaries (6/7),and most CCRCCs had lymph node or other metastasis (19/28).A phenomenon of quick staining and quick fainting was observed in CCRCCs.Xp11.2/TFE RCCs,CDCs,CRCCs showed delayed enhancement.On unenhanced CT,the Xp11.2/TFE RCC attenuation was greater than CCRCC,CDC,CRCC and normal renal cortex (53.7±4.1 vs 45.8±3.6 vs 41.4±2.4 vs 47.7±3.6 vs 41.5±5.1,F=5.458,P＜0.01,respectively).The enhancement degree was highest for CCRCCs,lowest for CDCs,and intermediate for Xp1 1.2/TFE RCCs and CRCCs.The enhancement degree of Xp1 1.2/TFE RCC was higher than that of the CDC and CRCC (P＜ 0.01).The enhancement degree of Xp11.2/TFE RCC and CRCC were higher than that of the normal renal medulla at cortical and medullary phases (P＜0.01),but lower than that of the renal medulla on delayed phase (P＜0.01).The enhancement degree of CDC were lower than that of the normal renal cortex and medulla on cortical,medullary and delayed phases (P＜0.05).Conclusions CT could distinctly show imaging features of CCRCC,Xp1 1.2/TFE RCC,CDC and CRCC,which were related to their pathological characteristics,and these features were helpful in predicting a specific subtype of RCC.

Myometrial invasion in endometrial cancer: diagnostic performance of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging 3.0-T / 中华全科医师杂志

A total of 68 patients with histologically proven endometrial cancer were preoperatively evaluated with a 3.0 T magnetic resonance (MR) unit.Two radiologists interpreted the depth of myometrial invasion on T2-weighted and diffusion-weighted(DW) MR (b =700 s/mm2) imaging.Myometrial tumor spread was classified as superficial (＜ 50％) or deep (≥50％ myometrial thickness).Statistical methods included Kappa statistics for reader agreement,accuracy assessment and receiver operating characteristic analysis for diagnostic performance comparison.For assessing the depth of myometrial invasion,the diagnostic accuracy,sensitivity and specificity were as follows:T2-weighted imaging-reader 1st,61.8％,60.0％ and 65.2％;reader 2nd,66.2％,64.4％ and 69.6％ ; T2-weighted combined DW imaging-reader 1st,86.8％,84.4％and 91.3％ ; reader 2nd,89.7％,86.7％ and 95.7％.Reader agreement was excellent for T2-weighted combined DW imaging (Kappa =0.818).For assessing deep myometrial involvement,ROC analysis showed that the diagnostic accuracy was significantly higher on T2-weighted combined DW imaging than that on T2-weighted imaging.The AUC (area under the curve) values measured by two readers on T2-weighted and T2-weighted combined DW imagings were 0.626,0.879 and 0.670,0.912 respectively.The addition of 3.0T MR diffusion-weighted to T2-weighted imaging can improve the diagnostic performance of MR imaging in the assessment of myometrial invasion.

Multi-slice computed tomography for the diagnosis of pancreatic sarcomatoid carcinoma / 中华消化外科杂志

Pancreatic sarcomatoid carcinoma is an extremely rare malignant tumor.The clinical data and computed tomography images of 8 patients with pancreatic sarcomatoid carcinoma who were admitted to the Subei People's Hospital from March 2001 to January 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.The results of computed tomography showed that 8 tumors were cystic and solid,showing exophytic growth.Two tumors were located in the pancreatic head,1 in the pancratic neck,3 in the body of pancreas,and 2 in the tail of the pancreas.The shape of the tumors were round or ellipse,and the mean tumor diameter was (7.2 ± 1.8)cm (range,6.3-9.6 cm).The plain scan of computed tomography showed that the attenuation of the tumors was mild hyperdense (7 cases) or equal to pancreatic tissue (1 case).Tumors were solid with cystic components,and no hemorrhage within the tumor was detected.Small calcification nodule wasdetected in 1 case.The enhanced scan of computed tomography showed that the enhancement of the tumor was moderate; the enhancement of the tumor was higher than that of normal pancreatic parenchyma during venous phase and delayed phase,while lower than that of normal pancreatic parenchyma on arterial phase; the enhancement of tumors was significantly lower than that of aorta during all the enhanced phases.All the tumors had complete capsule,and abnormal enhancement of the capsule was not detected.Three tumors had peripancreatic lymphadenectasis,2 had infiltration of splenic artery,2 had infiltration of splenic flexure of colon and 1 had infiltration of duodenal serosa or muscle.Familiarity with the imaging features of the pancreatic sarcomatoid carcinoma can help surgeons to make a suggestive diagnosis.

Differential Diagnosis between Crohn's disease, intestinal tuberculosis and primary small intestinal lymphoma based on clinical features, endoscopic and CT fingings / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective To investigate clinical,endoscopic and CT characteristics in Crohn's disease (CD),intestinal tuberculosis(ITB) and primary small intestinal lymphoma (PSIL).Methods In this study,39 cases of CD,24 cases of ITB and 23 cases of PSIL were retrospectively analyzed.Clinical and CT data were collected in all patients,23 CD cases,20 ITB cases and 20 PSIL cases underwent endoscopic exam.Chi-square tests or analysis of variance were used to evaluate and differentiate characteristics.Results Diarrhea,perianal disease,intestinal obstruction occurred significantly more in CD than in ITB and PSIL (x2 =10.134,6.769,8.000,P ＜ 0.05).Febrility,night sweating,pulmonary tuberculosis and ascites occurred more in ITB than in CD and PSIL (x2 =25.696,19.194,35.133,P ＜0.05).Abdominal mass,hematochezia and enterobrosis occurred more in PSIL than in CD and ITB (x2 =19.562,17.708,12.647,P＜0.05).Longitudinal ulcer,cobblestone sign were found more in CD than in ITB and PSIL(x2 =6.283,11.592,P ＜ 0.05).Transverse ulcer and rodent ulcer were found more in ITB than in CD and PSIL(x2 =15.633,19.686,P ＜ 0.05),but lump eminentia were found more in PSIL than in CD and ITB(x2 =26.120,P ＜0.05).Layering thickening,mural gas,fat,edema,enteric cavity stenosis,abscess were discovered more in CD than in ITB and PSIL (x2 =17.472,10.346,7.773,6.867,16.325,10.994,P＜0.05),single layer thickening and hollow lymph nodes were discovered more in ITB than in CD and PSIL(x2 =17.997,12.475,P ＜ 0.05).Multi segmental lesions was discovered more in CD and ITB than in PSIL (x2 =28.460,P ＜ 0.05),while single segmental lesions,mural single eccentric layer thickening and intussusceptions were discovered more in PSIL than in CD and PSIL (x2 =28.460,P ＜0.05).The intestinal wall thickening and lymph nodes enlargement in ITB and PSIL were higher than the CD (F =8.661,7.166,P ＜ 0.05),while the intestinal wall enhancement at CT imaging in PSIL was lower than CD and ITB (F =10.179,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Comprehensive analysis made on clinical,endoscopic and CT features of CD,ITB and PSIL may facilitate correct diagnosis.

Diagnostic value of imaging examination for intestinal Crohn's disease in active and chronic phase / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of computed tomography,X ray enterography and digestive endoscopy for intestinal Crohn's disease in active and chronic phase.Methods The clinical data of 39 patients with Crohn's disease who were admitted to the Subei People's Hospital from June 2008 to August 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.All patients were divided into the active phase group (28 patients) and the chronic phase group (11 patients).The results of computed tomography,X ray enterography and digestive endoscopy of the 2 groups were compared.The accuracy of the 3 diagnostic methods was assessed by consulting the operative findings.The enumeration data were analyzed using the chi-square test.Results The incidences of intestinal wall stratification,intesitnal edema strap,severe enhancement,ulcers,intestinal stenosis,intestinal fistula,phlegmon,swollen lymph nodes and comb sign in patients with active phase of Crohn's disease were significantly higher than those with chronic phase of Crohn's disease (x2 =10.700,3.954,22.025,7.661,10.700,7.661,6.810,7.661,4.592,P＜0.05).The incidences of intestinal wall thickening,intramural fat,mild enhancement,unenhancement,inflammatory polyps,abscesses and inflammatory masses in patients with chronic phase of Crohn's disease were significantly higher than those with active phase of Chrohn's disease (x2=17.475,11.345,18.050,5.366,22.856,12.662,5.846,P ＜ 0.05).Computed tomography was effective in detecting intestinal wall thickening and extraintestinal complications of Crohn's disease,but it was difficult in demonstrating ulcers and inflammatory polyps.X ray enterography and digestive endoscopy were effective in detecting ulcers and inflammatory polyps,but they were difficult in detecting intestinal wall thickening and extraintestinal complications of Crohn's disease.Conclusion Computed tomography combined with X ray enterography and digestive endoscopy is helpful in demonstrating the presentations of Crohn's disease in active and chronic phase.

Selecting optimal monochromatic level with spectral CT imaging for improving imaging quality in hepatic venography / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of spectral CT monochromatic images for improving imaging quality in hepatic venography.Methods Thirty patients underwent spectral CT examination on a GE Discovery CT 750 HD scanner.During portal phase,1.25 mm slice thickness polychromatic images and optimal monochromatic images were obtained,and volume rendering and maximum intensity projection were created to show the hepatic veins respectively.The overall imaging quality was evaluated on a five-point scale by two radiologists.Inter-observer agreement in subjective image quality grading was assessed by Kappa statistics.Paired-sample t test were used to compare hepatic vein attenuation,hepatic parenchyma attenuation,CT value difference between the hepatic vein and the liver parenchyma,image noise,vein-to-liver contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR),the image quality score of hepatic venography between the two image data sets.Results The monochromatic images at 50 keV were found to demonstrate the best CNR for hepatic vein.The hepatic vein attenuation[(329 ± 47) HU],hepatic parenchyma attenuation [(178 ± 33) HU],CT value difference between the hepatic vein and the liver parenchyma [(151 ± 33) HU],image noise (17.33 ±4.18),CNR(9.13 ±2.65),the image quality score(4.2 ±0.6) of optimal monochromatic images were significantly higher than those of polychromatic images[(149 ± 18) HU],[(107 ± 14) HU],[(43 ±11) HU],12.55 ± 3.02,3.53 ± 1.03,3.1 ± 0.8 (t values were 24.79,13.95,18.85,9.07,13.25 and 12.04,respectively,P ＜ 0.01).In the comparison of image quality,Kappa value was 0.81 with optimal monochromatic images and 0.69 with polychromatic images.Conclusion Monochromatic images of spectral CT could improve CNR for displaying hepatic vein and improve the image quality compared to the conventional polychromatic images.

CT and MRI diagnosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma in paranasal sinuses / 中华放射学杂志

ObjectiveTo investigate the CT and MRI characteristic features of neuroendocrine carcinoma in paranasal sinuses.MethodsCT and MRI findings of 10 patients with proved neuroendocrine carcinoma by pathology were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent plain and enhanced MRI scanning,and 9 patients also underwent CT manning.ResultsThere were 5 males and 5 females with mean age of (48 ± 9 ) years old,ranging from 27 to 57 years.The treatment time after symptoms onset ranged from 1 to 4 months,with the median of 2 months.Clinical symptoms were headache and vision loss,hyposmia and yellow nasal discharge,and exophthalmos.The lesions were located in the ethmoidal sinus ( n =6 ),maxillary sinus ( n =2),and bilateral sphenoid sinus ( n =5 ).The lesions were symmetrical in the sphenoid sinus.Pathology type included typical carcinoid tumor ( n =1 ),atypical carcinoid ( n =1 ),and neuroendocrine carcinoma not otherwise specified ( n =8 ). Immunohistochemical staining showed that neurospecific enolase,synaptophysin,cytokeratin and P53 were all positive.On CT images,lesions showed isointensity (n =1 ),iso- to hypointense (n =4 ),and iso- to hyperintense (n =4 ) with hypointense or hyperintense spots.Bone changes included bony absorption and sclerosis ( n =1 ) with a clear margin in typical carcinoid tumor,and moth-eaten bone destruction in other 8 cases( n =8).The lesions were isointense on T1-weighted images,and isointense (n =4) or mixed iso- to hyperintense on T2-weighted images (n =6).Lesions showed mild to medium heterogeneous enhancement ( n =7 ) or marked enhancement ( n =3 )on gadolinium-enhanced images.Time-signal intensity curve ( TIC ) showed plateau type in 2 cases.The aggressive nature of the tumors was demonstrated by invasion of adjacent structures,involvement of nasal cavity( n =9 ),orbits ( n =7 ),pterygopalatine fossa ( n =4 ),ethmoidalsinus and sphenoid ( n =3 ),clivus ossis occipitalis(n =2),cavernous sinus and internal carotid canal(n =2),optic canal(n =2),jugular fossa ( n =1 ),anterior fossa ( n =1 ),apex partis petrosae ossis temporalis ( n =1 ),meninges ( n =1 ),temporal fossa and infratemporal fossa ( n =1 ),pharyngonasal cavity and parapharyngeal space ( n =1 ).ConclusionsThere are different CT features in different pathological types of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the paranasal sinuses,and MRI can demonstrate the invasive extent accurately. CT combined MRI can provide more comprehensive information in the diagnosis and therapy.

Multi-slice spiral CT findings of renal cell carcinoma associated with XP11.2 translocation-TFE gene fusion / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the MSCT features of the renal cell carcinoma associated with XP11.2 translocation-TFE gene fusion ( XP11.2-TFE Ca).Methods The MSCT features of XP11.2-TFE Ca in six patients were retrospectively analyzed,which were confirmed by postoperative histopathology.All the tumor features were recorded and compared to the histopathological findings.Variance test analysis was performed to compare the CT values among tumor,normal renal cortex and normal renal medulla.Results XP11.2-TFE Ca appeared as a solitary lesion in all the 6 patients,which limited in the medulla in 3 patients and infiltrated both medulla and renal pelvis in other 3 patients.The tumor diameter ranged from 3.8 to 5.2 cm [mean diameter,(4.2 ± 1.3) cm],And the adjacent renal cortex was compressed or involved.Four lesions were oval,2 lesions were irregular shape.Tumor capsule showed in all lesions in the six patients.Cystic component and retroperitoneal lymph node metastasis respectively occurred in one patient.In all lesions,calcification was not detected.On unenhanced CT scan phase,the CT values of the normal cortex,normal medulla and XP11.2-TFE Ca were (42 ±5),(38 ±4) and (48 ±4) HU respectively,with no significant statistical difference ( F =1.267,P ＞ 0.05 ) ; on cortical nephrographic phase after contrast injection,they were ( 174 ± 10 ),( 72 ± 8 ) and ( 100 ± 9) HU respectively,with significant statistical difference among the three groups (F =6.588,P ＜ 0.01) ; on parenchymal nephrographic phase,they were (207 + 12),(109 +8) and ( 121± 11) HU respectively,with significant statistical difference (F =7.172,P＜0.01) ; and on the excretory phase,they were (148 ± 12),(67 ±8) and (83 ±7) HU respectively,with significant statistical difference ( F =2.678,P ＜ 0.05 ).On each phase of contrast-enhanced MSCT scan,the enhancement of XP11.2-TFE Ca was higher than that of the medulla and lower than that of the cortex.Conclusions XP11.2-TFE Ca had some characteristic MSCT features.Comprehensive analysis of its MSCT features may help for improving the diagnosis.

Preparation of MR molecular probes targeting CD40 mutant and the preliminary study of imaging ovarian cancer in vitro / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To develop an ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide(USPIO)based MR probe targeting CD40 mutant and investigate its biological and chemical properties and its targeting effect on ovarian cancer cells in vitro.Methods To prepare immunologically competent probe,the monoclonal antibody was conjugated with USPIO particles modified by DMSA based on chemical crosslinking method.The USPIO labeled anti-human CD40 mutant monoclonal antibody 5H6(5H6-USPIO)was the experimental probe,and the USPIO labeled anti-human CD40 monoclonal antibody 5C11(5C11-USPIO)and USPIO served as control agents.The flow cytometry,confocal microscopy and Prussian blue staining were employed to assess the magnetic performance and analyze its bioactivity of the probe.The probe's cell MR imaging in vitro was carried out using ovarian caner cells(HO8910)with high CD40 mutant expression.The analysis of signal data of different groups was conducted by using one-way ANOVA andLSD test.The probe's effect on ovarian caner cells' growth was measured by CCK-8 kit.Results The stable molecular probe carrying nanoparticles and CD40 mutant antibody was built and purified successfully.The probe had similar magnetic property compared with original USPIO.Immunofluorescence and Prussian blue staining confirmed that the molecular probe could recognize CD40 mutant on ovarian cancer cells(HO8910)with high specificity.The probe had no effect on the growth of HO8910 cells.MR cell imaging in vitro showed that the value of T2 and T2 * decreased significantly after the probe binding with HO8910 cells and T2WI became darker than control groups.The T2 and T2* relaxation time of 5H6-USPIO group was(40.05 ± 1.62)ms and(3.08 ± 0.11)ms,respectively.The T2 and T2 * relaxation time of 5H6-USPIO group was shorter than 5C11-USPIO [(85.38 ± 4.74)and(11.82 ± 1.00)ms,respectively]and USPIO[(91.62 ± 3.35)and(13.60 ± 1.92)ms,respectively]groups with statistical significance(F =196.29,60.73,P ＜0.01).The difference of T2 and T2* relaxation time between 5C11-USPIO and USPIO groups showed no statistical significance (P ＞0.05).Conclusions CD40 mutant antibody can conjugate with ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide particles to form MR molecular probe using chemical crosslinking method.The probe has good magnetic characters and high bioactivity.The probe can specifically bind with HO8910 cells.

Preoperative evaluation of brain invasion by diffusion tensor tractography in gliomas / 中国基层医药

Objective To evaluate the brain invasion in gliomas by diffusion tensor tractography(DTT).Methods Diffusion tensor imaging was preoperatively performed in 35 patients who histologically confirmed gliomas.13 of the 35 tumors were low-grade gliomas and 22 were high-grade gliomas. Then the spatial relationship between the lesions and white matter fiber tracts around tumor was analyzed. displacement, continuity and injured conditions of white matter fiber were observed. Results White matter fiber tract in all lesions could be observed clearly. Three patterns of white matter fibers involvement were identified:displaced,infiltrated and destructed. White matter fiber tracts around low-grade gliomas were primarily displaced ,but were mainly infiltrated and destructed around high-grade gliomas. Conclusion DTT was useful for showing white matter fiber tracts,observing the shape changes stereographically,and evaluating the relationship with gliomas in vivo.

The prevalance and risk factors of post-stroke depression after the first ever stroke: an 12-month follow-up study / 中国神经精神疾病杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalance and risk factors of post-stroke depression(PSD)in patients with the first ever stroke during first year after stroke.Methods A total of 60 eligible stroke patients were followed up for 12 months after the first ever stroke and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression,Activity of Daily Living Scale,Neurological Functional Deficit Scores,Social Support Scale and Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ)were used to investigate the incidence and risk factors of PSD in 2 weeks,3,4 and 12 months,respectively.Results The prevalence of PSD after the first ever streke was 18.18%(12/66),29.23%(19/65),38.09%(24/63),31.67%(19/60)in 2 weeks,3,4 and 12 months after the attack of stroke,respectively.Logistic regression analysis indicated that the major risk factors of PSD were female and introvert(b=-1.55,P=0.001;b=1.59,P=0.047)in 2 weeks,poor social support,low grade of neurological functional deficit score and female(b=-0.19,P=0.005;b=0.26,P=0.01;b=2.84,P=0.03)in 3 months.poor social support and low grade of neurological functional deficit score in 6 months and 12 months after stroke re-spectively(6 months:b=-0.24,P<0.001;b=0.35,P=0.004.12 months:b=-0.17,P=0.001;b=0.33,P=0.002).Conclusions The prevalence of PSD is considerable and the risk factors of PSD are different in different stage.

MRI Diagnosis of Malignant Breast Tumor / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of malignant breast tumor.Methods 37 patients with malignant breast tumor were scanned by plain scans of MRI and contrast-enhanced MRI.MR findings including shape,border and signal intensity of lesions on plain scans,and the enhanced features after adiministration of Gd-DTPA were analysed and compared with the results of X-ray,B-ultrasound,surgery and pathalogy.Results The correct diagnostic rate of plain scans of MRI and contrast-enhanced MRI was 84.5% and 94.6% respectively.Conclusion MRI is effective medical imaging method in diagnosis of malignant breast tumors.

Clinical Value of Multiplanar Reconstruction and Three Dimensional Reconstruction with Spiral CT in the Fractures of the Elbow Joint / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical applied value of multiplanar reconstruction(MPR) and three dimensional reconstruction(3D) with spiral CT in the fractures of the elbow joint.Methods Multi-slice helical CT scanning was performed in 24 cases with elbow joint injure,MPR and 3D image reconstruction of elbow joints were carried out.Results 42 fractures and 4 dislocations of elbow joints in 22 cases were found on the images of MPR and 3D,29 fractures were displayed on 2D CT,39 fractures were found on MPR and 35 fractures were viewed on 3D.Conclusion MPR is better than 3D in finding the small fractures and in viewing damage inside the bone of elbow joint,however 3D is better than MPR in showing the location,range,shift of fractures.MPR and 3D with spiral CT have important values in diagnosis of elbow joint fractures.

Diagnosis and management of Wunderlich syndrome / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective To investigate the causes,diagnosis and management of Wunderlich syndrome. Methods A total of 19 cases (15 men and 4 women) of Wunderlich syndrome were reported.Their average age was 47 years (range,11-75 years).Imaging examinations (B-ultrasound,IVU,CT,arteriography,MRI) together with laboratory testing and history supported the etiologic diagnosis of tumorous disease (n=10),non-tumorous disease (n=7) and unknown causes (n=2).Surgical management was performed in 9 cases of kidney tumor and 1 of ureter stone with obstructive hydronephrosis.Conservative treatment was adopted in the rest 9 cases.In 2 of the conservatively treated cases,the bleeding artery was embolized because of persistent bleeding. Results In the 9 tumor cases undergoing surgery,pathology confirmed renal cell carcinoma in 7,malignant fibrous histocytoma in 1 and transitional cell carcinoma of the renal pelvis in 1.These 9 cases all recovered after operation and experienced follow-up for 6 months to 3 years.Of them,5 cases died of tumor recurrence and metastasis;3 survived disease-free for 9 months to 2 years;1 had liver metastasis 1 year after operation and survived with tumor for 11 months.One case of ureter stone got significant improvement.The 9 cases undergoing conservative treatment had satisfactory results. Conclusions The main cause of Wunderlich syndrome is renal tumor.The conservative approach appears to be the most acceptable option for the patients with Wunderlich syndrome who have no malignant tumorous cause.