Objective To discuss MRI characteristics and differential diagnosis of fourth ventricular masses. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 90 cases' MRI findings of fourth ventricular masses that were proved by the surgery (n=83) or were diagnosed by more than three professors and assistant professors in the neuroradiology field (n=7). Results These masses in our study included the medulloblastomas (n=27),the ependmomas (n=18),the choroid plexus papillomas (n=11),the metastases (n=7),astrocytoma (n=6),astrocytomas and glioma (undifferentiated and mixed patten are 5cases),epidermoid cysts (n=5),cerebral cysticercosis (n=4),cavernous hemangiomas (n=4),venous malformation (n=3). Their shapes were spheroridal or irregular,and some masses could become cystic changes in the masses. Most masses could be enhanced or a few couldn't be enhanced with DPTA on MRI. Conclusion The demonstration of fourth ventricular depends on MR findings. It is important to differentiate these masses between within and without fourth ventricular for the differential diagnosis.

Objective To establish a stable animal model of bladder outlet obstruction(BOO) and to clarify the effects of BOO on the biomechanical properties of detrusor and the mechanisms. Methods BOO animal model was established by partial ligation of the proximal urethra of male Wistar rats forming, a urethra stricture with internal diameter of 1 mm. The active contraction of detrusor muscle stripes to carbachol was recorded with transfusor and organ bath tube. The compliance and maximum volume of bladder were examined by filling cystometry. Results The bladders demonstrated tropical post obstruction alterations at week 2 after partial ligation of the proximal urethra. The maximum volume (3 3?1 9) ml and bladder wet weight (10 4?2 8) g increased significantly in BOO group as compared with those in sham operation group [(1 6?0 8)ml and (7 2?3 5)g]. The detrusor contractile force of detrusor instability(DI) group was significantly lower than that in the control group. However, the contractile force in detrusor stability (DS) group was higher at week 2 but lower at week 4 after BOO than that in the sham operation group. Conclusion BOO animal model established by partial ligation of the proximal urethra of adult rats is simple and can give high survival rate and good stability, suitable for the studies of bladder outlet obstruction. There are two types of the detrusor contraction after BOO: DI group with impaired contraction and DS group with bidirectional change which was higher at early stage(week 2) but lower at later stage(week 4). The changes of bladder compliance are related to the stability of bladder, decrease in DI but increase in DS.

Objective To provide experimental basis for further study of the mechanism of urinary storage dysfunction of diabetic cystopathy (DCP). Methods Steptozotocin(STZ) induced and sucrose induced diabetic rats were employed as DCP and diuresis models. Normal rats served as the control. The changes of calcitonin gene related peptide(CGRP) were analyzed by immunocytochemical method and computer assisted image analysis software. Compliance of the whole bladder prepared in vitro was evaluated by bladder irrigation. The messenger molecule cAMP of detrusor relaxation was determined by radioimmunological assay. Results Compared with those in other groups, the CGRP immunoreactive positive nerve fibers and content of this neurotransmitter significantly decreased in the bladder wall, especially in the submucosa. Significantly higher bladder compliance was observed( P

Objective To establish a brand new model of bladder outflow obstruction (BOO) at single cell level in vitro to offer a more stable and scientific experimental base. Methods Recurrent mechanical stretch generated by vacuum facility was applied to cells attached to flexible membrane of special culture plate, which led to 10%, 20% and 30% elongation of them. Immunocytochemistry was used to analyze the expression of ?-actin (sign of contractile phenotype) and RT-PCR was performed to detect the dynamic changes of mRNA expression of PCNA and Western blotting to protein expression of PCNA and cdk2 kinase. MTT assay was used to observe the changes of proliferation of cells. Results In the case of gradual elongation, the expression of ?-actin rose at first and fell afterwards; the mRNA expression of PCNA and protein expression of PCNA and cdk2 kinase rose gradually. Changes in 30% elongation group were greater than the control (P

Objective To investigate the association between the patients with schizophrenia and polymorphism in rs2030324 and rs11030101 of brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF).Methods 100 patients with schizophrenia and 100 normal controls were enrolled.The BDNF polymorphism (rs2030324 and rs11030101) and allele frequency were genotyped by sequencing the products of PCR.Genotype and allele frequencies were compared between patients and controls.Symptoms were assessed using the PANSS,and the relationship between the score of PANSS and the polymorphism of rs2030324 and rs11030101 was analyzed.Results There was statistically significance between schizophrenic patients and controls in the distribution of allele frequency in rs2030324(x2 =3.888,P=0.049) and rs11030101 (x2 =5.571,P=0.016).There was statistically significance between schizophrenic patients and controls in the distribution of implicit model in rs11030101 (x2=5.230,P=0.022).The score of PANSS negative symptoms of patients with SNPs rs11030101 different genotypes showed that A/T genotype was the highest(34.60±5.63) and T/T genotype was minimum (28.38±9.96),and the difference had statistical significance (F=4.868,P=0.010).Conclusion The polymorphism in rs2030324 and rs11030101 of BDNF is relate to the patients with schizophrenia among Han Chinese and their allele A increases the risk of illness.The SNP of rs11030101 may be associated with the clinical features of schizophrenia.