Clinical and Pathological Features of Canceration of Epidermoid Cyst / 天津医药

Objective To study and research the clinical pathologic features, immunohistochemistry and prognosis of epidermoid cyst with cancerous changes. Methods Six cases of epidermoid cyst with cancerous changes were studied of their clinical pathologic features and immunohistochemistic expression and their prognosis was evaluated by follow-up vis-its. Results Clinical features: All six cases showed local enclosed mass and underwent extensive resection. No recur-rence nor metastasis were shown in one year follow up. Pathological examination show irregular cystic mass with bean curd like fillings in it. Microscopic examination showed those cysts were lined with squamous epithelium which indicate invasive growth. Pathological diagnosis: Epidermoid cyst canceration to squamous cell carcinoma. Immuno-phenotype: CK 5/6 and P63 were positive in all six squamous cell cancer cases. Conclusion Epidermoid cyst with cancerous changes are quite rare. Diagnosis of the tumor largely relies on histopathology and immunohistochemical markers also assist diagnosis. Local appropriate expanded resection is preferred. Its malignant degree is low and prognosis is good.

Mophological changes after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in experimental cerebral vasospasm / 中华神经科杂志

Objective Experimentally to investigate the changes in vasospastic canine basilar arteries. Methods Vasospasm of basilar arteries was induced by double-injecting autologous blood into the brain cisterns. 28 adult mongrel dogs of both genders served as the subjects, of them 20 involved in experimental group and accepted the PTA treatment and the other 8 doges were in negative control group without any treatment. PTA was performed by a single inflation of balloon for 10 seconds at a peak pressure of 2.0 atmospheres. Angiography was re-performed at 30 day, 90 day and 300 day following PTA, respectively. The histologic changes were then evaluated using light and electron microscopy. Results Caliber of basilar arteries of all canines decompressed obviously, from 1.3 mm to 0.8 mm. In test group, PTA succeeded in 15 ones, with caliber of vasospastic basilar arteries enlarged obviously after PTA ( P