PurposeStruma ovarii (SO) is rare and has no typical symptoms, which is likely to be misdiagnosed before procure. The present study aimed to evaluate multi-sliced CT (MSCT) findings of struma ovarii so as to improve its imaging diagnosis.Materials and Methods The clinical and radiological data of 25 patients with struma ovarii confirmed pathologically patients were retrospectively analyzed and further compared with the pathological results after procure.Results For 25 SO patients, 22 (88%) had unilateral lesions and the rest 3 (12%) had bilateral ones; 11 lesions (44%) were cystic, 8 lesions (32%) were cystic-solid, and 6 lesions (24%) were solid. The CT images of 8 lesions showed high density cystic lumens. Twenty-five tumors had smooth margins, which appeared round, ellipse or irregular. The pathological findings showed that most of the cystic portions were filled with high proteinaceous gelatinous fluid and eosinophiclic colloid, and the solid portions consisted of thyroid tissue and stoma containing abundant blood vessels and fibrous tissue.Conclusion SO has the MSCT features such as cystic solid mass with unilateral and smooth margin, capsular space with high density, calcification, and solid parts with obvious enhancement.

OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of pathological lesion of renal tissue in rats with spontaneous hypertension (SHR),and study its mechanisms based on nuclear factorκB(NF-κB)signaling pathway. METHODS:21 SHR were randomly di-vided into model group and ICA low-dose,high-dose groups(20,40 mg/kg,denoted by ICA-L,ICA-H groups);other 7 homolo-gous Kyoto rats (WKY) were regarded as control group. All rats were intragastrically administrated,twice a day,for 11 weeks, rats in control group and model group received equal volume of double distilled water,ig. Pathological changes in renal tissue in each group were observed;Western blot method was used to detect protein expressions of p-NF-κB-p65,IκB and TNF-α in renal tissue. RESULTS:Compared with control group,model group showed disorder renal structure,narrow and irregular glomerular cysts;the protein expression of IκB was significantly down-regulated,protein expressions of p-NF-κB-p65 and TNF-α were signifi-cantly up-regulated(P<0.01). Compared with model group,the above-mentioned changes of rats showed improvement in ICA-L, ICA-H groups;the protein expression of IκB was significantly up-regulated in ICA-L,ICA-H groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01);the protein expressions of p-NF-κB-p65 and TNF-α were significantly down-regulated(P<0.01)in ICA-H groups;p-NF-κB-p65 pro-tein expression was significantly down-regulated in ICA-L group(P<0.05);while there was no significant difference in TNF-αpro-tein expression in ICA-L group(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:ICA plays a role in improving renal pathological lesion in SHR,and the mechanism may be related to inhibiting NF-κB signaling pathway.

Objective To investigate the association of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) promoter -2518A/G gene polymorphism with coronary lesions and in stent restenosis in Tianjin Chinese population. Methods Two hundred and seventy six patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary angiography during follow-up were enrolled in the study. The MCP-1 gene promoter polymorphism at position -2518 was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. Results The frequencies of three genotypes of MCP-1-2518A/G polymorphism were 21.0% AA, 34. 1% GG,44.9% AG, respectively. There were no statistical differences in the number and the mean degree of stenosis vessels before PCI among 3 genotype groups (all P＞0.05). 113 cases developed in-stent restenosis and 163 cases were free from restenosis. In restenosis group, the AA, AG and GG genotype frequencies were 23.9%, 40.7%, 35.4%, against 19.0%, 47.9% and 33.1% in nonrestenosis group (P = 0. 446) . The frequencies of -2518A and G allele were 44.2%, 55.8% in restenosis group versus 42.9%, 57. 1% in non-restenosis group(P=0. 761). Conclusions The polymorphism of MCP-1-2518 A/G gene may be associated with neither atherosclerosis nor the in-stent restenosis.

Objective:To explore mechanical stability of Proximal Humeral Internal Locking Plate System (PHILOS) in the treatment of Vancouver B1 femoral periprosthetic fractures by three-dimensional finite element analysis.Methods:A three-dimensional finite element model of the femur was established by digital medical software (Mimics 21.0, 3-matic12.0, Geomagic12.0 and Hypermesh 2017.0) using the CT data of a femur from a volunteer (male, 34 years old, 173 cm in height and 65 kg in weight). After the femoral trochanter was cut in the femoral models, a femoral stem was implanted. PHILOS fixation (PHILOS group) and Cable-Ready GTR fixation (Cable group) were applied respectively. Loads of 700 N, 1,400 N and 2,100 N were applied to the 2 groups of finite element models. Distributions of Von Mises stress and deformation were investigated in the finite element models of 2 internal fixations; the mechanical stability was compared between the 2 groups of models.Results:The maximum deformation occurred on the femoral ball head in the 2 groups of models. At the load of 2,100 N, the maximum deformation was 3.77 mm in the PHILOS group, larger than 3.58 mm in the Cable group, and the maximum stress peak value in the PHILOS group was 491.54 MPa, about 49.2% lower than that in the Cable group (733.61 MPa). The peak stress in the PHILOS group was mainly distributed on the 4th and 5th fixation ends at the bone plate while the peak stress in the Cable group was mainly distributed on the second titanium cable under the fracture line.Conclusions:Under various loads, both PHILOS fixation and Cable-Ready GTR fixation can provide sufficient mechanical stability. As the peak stress of PHILOS fixation is much lower than that of Cable-Ready GTR fixation, PHILOS can be used as an effective fixation method for Vancouver B1 femoral periprosthetic fractures.

Objective:To study factors associated with postoperative acute pancreatitis (POAP) in patients following pancreaticoduodenectomy.Methods:This retrospective analysis included 60 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from Jan 2020 to Aug 2021. Enhanced computed tomography was used to identify POAP during postoperative period of 4 to 9 days. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were used to find out the risk factors of POAP.Results:Of the 60 patients, 13 cases (21.7%) developed POAP. The incidence of clinically related pancreatic fistula with abdominal abscess (76.9% vs.19.1%, χ2=15.71, P<0.000 1), postoperative hospital stay (26 d vs. 18 d, U=141.5, P=0.002 5) and the severity of complications (Clavien-Dindo grade≥Ⅲ: 53.8% vs. 21.3%, χ2=5.32, P=0.02) were significantly higher in the POAP group. But there was no significant deviation between the two groups when it comes to the severe post pancreatectomy delayed hemorrhage (7.7% vs. 0, χ2=3.68, P=0.06) and the delayed gastric emptying (30.8% vs. 21.3%, χ2=0.51, P=0.47). In the univariate analysis, patients with higher body mass index ( P=0.000 3), smaller main pancreatic duct diameter ( P<0.000 1) and softer texture of the pancreas ( P=0.009) were more likely to develop POAP after pancreaticoduodenectomy. In the multivariate analysis, the pancreatic duct diameter≤2 mm ( OR=0.005,95% CI 0.000 06-0.44, P=0.020), the softer texture of pancreas ( OR=0.005, 95% CI 0.000 04-0.47, P=0.023) were risk factors for POAP. Conclusions:Patients with postoperative acute pancreatitis increased the incidence of pancreatic fistula complicating abdominal abscess.Small caliber pancreatic tube, soft texture of pancreas were risk factors of POAP.

To report a case of Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair, and to detect gene mutations in the family. A 3-year-old female patient presented with a special facial appearance, short stature, deep palmar and plantar creases, and dark skin. The scalp hair was sparse and thin, dermoscopy showed black spot sign, single-hair follicular units, hair shafts varying in the diameter, upright hair and new vellus hair, and constriction of hair shafts and nodular hair were occasionally observed. Peripheral blood samples were collected from the proband and her parents, and the genomic DNA was extracted for whole-exome sequencing. A heterozygous missense mutation c.4A>G was identified in exon 2 of the SHOC2 gene in the proband, resulting in the substitution of serine by glycine at amino acid position 2 (p.S2G) . The mutation was not identified in either of her parents. Combined with the clinical phenotype and gene mutation, the diagnosis of Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair was confirmed.

Objective To evaluate the value of rs61330082 and rs4730153 polymorphisms of Visfatin locus for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)in a high-risk population.Methods SNPscanTM high-throughput single nucleotide polymorphism typing technique was used to genotype Visfatin gene loci rs61330082 and rs4730153 in 346 T2DM patients(T2DM group)and 1426 normal controls(NC group).Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze T2DM risk factors.ROC curves were used to analyze the optimal cut-off values of Visfatin gene rs61330082 and rs4730153 for the diagnosis of T2DM.Results The proportion of women,age,obesity,smoking,hypertension,FPG,HbA1c and TG were higher in T2DM group than those in NC group(P<0.01)and HDL-C was lower than in NC group(P<0.01).The frequency of G allele and GG genotype was higher in T2DM group compared with NC group(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that age,female,obesity,hypertension,TG,and GG genotype at rs4730153 locus were risk factors for T2DM,HDL-C was a protective factor for T2DM.The area under the ROC curve of GG genotype at Visfatin rs4730153 mutation for diagnosis of T2DM was 0.668 and the optimal cut-off point for predicting T2DM was 20.04%,with sensitivity 60.1%and specificity 66.1%,respectively.Conclusion The GG genotype of Visfatin gene rs4730153 locus is associated with the risk of T2DM and can beused as a candidate gene for predicting phenotype of T2DM.

Objective: To analyze the different fabrication methods and surface structure of treated dentin matrix (TDM) and demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) and their diverse function on promoting the proliferation and osteogenic differential capability of human periodontal ligament cells (hPDLCs). This study provides a preliminary basis for the treatment of periodontal bone defects with bone substitutes from teeth. Methods: TDM was made from human dentin matrices and demineralized incompletely by soaking in different concentrations of ethylene diamine tetra-acetic while DDM was made of human dentin matrices and demineralized completely by soaking in a hydrochloric acid solution followed by observation via SEM. The liquid extracts of TDM and DDM were collected according to the protocol of the International Standardization Organization (ISO 10993). Then, hPDLCs were divided into the following three groups: the TDM group (liquid extracts of TDM), the DDM group (liquid extracts of DDM), the control group (a-modified eagle medium with 10% fetal bovine serum), hPDLCs were cultured with liquid extracts of TDM or DDM, or a-modified eagle medium with 10% FBS). hPDLC proliferation was detected by a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). The alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression and calcified nodules of hPDLCs were tested. Results : TDM obtained a preferable surface structure compared to DDM due to more sufficiently exposed dentinal tubules and looser fiber bundles of the intertubular and peritubular dentin. Both TDM and DDM promoted the proliferation of hPDLCs compared with the control group, and the proliferation of hPDLCs was significantly greater in the TDM group compared to the DDM group (F = 36.480, P < 0.05). The ALP activity of hPDLCs in the TDM group was higher than the DDM group. After a 14-day osteogenic induction, Alizarin red staining mineral nodes were observed in both groups; however, the TDM group displayed more calcified nodules than the DDM group. Conclusion The advantages of TDM including the surface structure, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of hPDLCs, are more prominent than those of DDM, suggesting that TDM is a potential promising bone graft substitute in periodontal regeneration.

Abstract Allergic diseases can occur in all systems of the body, covering the whole life cycle, from children to adults and to old age, can be lifelong onset and even fatal in severe cases. Children account for the largest proportion of the victims of allergic disease, Children s allergies start from scratch, ranging from mild to severe, from less to more, from single to multiple systems and systemic performance, so the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases in children is of great importance, which can not only prevent high risk allergic conditions from developing into allergic diseases, but also further block the process of allergy. At present, there is no consensus on the management system of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools. The "Consensus on Allergy Management and Prevention in Kindergartens and Primary Schools", which includes the organizational structure, system construction and management of allergic children, provides evidence informed recommendations for the long term comprehensive management of allergic children in kindergartens and primary schools, and provides a basis for the establishment of the prevention system for allergic children.

OBJECTIVE To study the anti-ulcerative colitis(UC) effect of Sargentodoxae Caulis and explore its mechanism. METHODS The UC mice model induced by dextran sodium sulfate was used to evaluate the anti-UC effect of Sargentodoxae Caulis. The ingredients of Sargentodoxae Caulis were obtained according to the CNKI and PubMed website, component targets were screened by SwissTargetPrediction database, GEO gene chip was used to extract UC differential genes, then a network of "ingredients-targets-disease" of the Sargentodoxae Caulis was constructed. After screening the core targets, protein interaction and cluster analysis, biological process and pathway enrichment analysis were performed, and the reliability of network analysis was preliminarily verified by molecular docking and literatures. RESULTS Sargentodoxae Caulis could significantly improve the disease activity index score, colon shortening and colonic histopathological changes of UC mice, and had a good anti-UC effect. The network analysis found that the core components of the anti-UC of Sargentodoxae Caulis include (+)-Dihydroxyurearetic acid, Isorhaponigenin and Pinosylvin, and 63 core targets, such as EGFR, STAT1 and LCK, regulating PI3K-Akt signal pathway and cancer proteoglycan and other related signal pathways of immune anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, and it could affect the biological processes such as amino acid modification, kinase activity regulation, cell reaction and oxidative stress to treat UC. Molecular docking and literature showed that the constructed network had high reliability. CONCLUSION Sargentodoxae Caulis has a good anti-UC effect, and its mechanism may be closely related to the regulation of intestinal immune inflammation and cell proliferation, differentiation and migration. It has the characteristics of multi-component, multi-target and multi-way.