Objective To explore the histopathological features, immunohistochemical characteristics and clinical manifestation of lymph nodes in patients with cat-scratch disease (CSD). Methods Nineteen cases of lymph nodes of CSD were analyzed by histopathological and immunohistochemical techniques. Results All patients with CSD had a clear history of close contact with cats. The local lymph nodes were punctured swelling. The histopathological characteristics were granulomatous small abscess, lymphocytes and immunoblastic cells growing. CEA (-), EMA (-), CD_ 45 (+), CD_ 20 (+), CD_ 45 RO (+) and CD_ 68 (++) were observed in immunohistochemistry. Conclusion CSD is a self-limited infectious disease caused by cat scratching and biting, its pathogen is bartonella henselae. Its histopathological characteristics, immunohistochemical expressions and clinical history have very important meaning for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of CSD.

Absorbable Implants ; Adult ; Aged ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pneumothorax ; etiology ; surgery ; Polyglycolic Acid ; Silicosis ; complications ; surgery ; Surgical Sponges

Objective To observe the efficiency and safety of brachytherapy by CT-guided percutaneous paracentesis implantationof iodine-125 seed for lung cancer in elder patients.Methods 46 elder patients with lung cancer(65~81 years)were undergonebrachytherapy by CT-guided percutanepus paracentesis implantation of iodine-125 seeds with implanting needle(18-gauge). The effect of treatment according to observe the changes of tumors in size was evaluated after operation 1,2,3 and 6 months,respectively. Results There were totally 57 lesions in 46 cases,7 cases were undergone two times of implantation,and 1 case was undergone three times of implantation,totally the puncture accounted for 76. The effective rate (CR+PR) of treatment after one ,two, three, and six months was 8.77%(5/57), 40.35%(23/57),89.47%(51/57) and 96.49%(55/57),respectively. 5 patients(6.58%) accompanied by pneumathorax.Conclusion Brachytherapy by CT-guided percutaneous paracentesis implantation of iodine-125 seed is a safe, reliable and effective treatment for lung cancer, especially for elder patients.

Sixteen compounds including daphnoretin (1), isofraxidin (2), scopoletin (3), kaempferol (4), quercetin (5), guaijaverin (6), astragalin (7), quercetin-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (8), naringenin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (9), 5-O-methylapi- genin-7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (10), methyl gallate (11), prionitiside A (12), (2S)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl-1,6,8-trihydroxy-3- methyl-9,10- dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylate (13), 3,3'-di-O-methyl ellagic acid (14), 3'-O-methyl-3,4-O,O-metheneellagic acid-4'-O-β-D- glucopyranoside (15) and 3,4-methylenedioxy-3'-O-methylellagic acid (16), were isolated from the 70% acetone extract of Euphorbia dracunculoides Lam. Among them, compounds 1-3, 6-9, 11, and 14 were isolated from E. dracunculoides for the first time, and compounds 10, 12, 13, 15, and 16 were firstly obtained from the genus Euphorbia. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis, including 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and ESI-MS.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Euphorbia ; chemistry ; Molecular Structure ; Plant Leaves ; chemistry ; Plant Stems ; chemistry ; Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Objective To investigate the clinicopathologic features of epithelioid angiomyolipoma of renal(REAML). Methods Six cases of REAML were analyzed by histopathological and clinical characteristics.Of the 6 cases,4 cases were solitary tumors and 2 cases were multiple lesions.The diameter of tumors was about 9 cm in average.One case had a family history of nodular sclerosis.Three cases were found adipose tissue in CT scan and diagnosed for RAML,the other 3 cases were diagnosed for renal cancer.All cases were undergone surgical approach,3 cases were undergone resection of tumors only and the other 3 were performed nephrectomy. Results Pathological characters:tumor was mainly composed of epithelioid cells presented with invasive hyperplasia of atypical pleomorphism,hyperchromatic nuclei with frequent mitotic figures,giant neoplasic cells and extensive hemorrhagic necrosis immunohistochemcial staining showing a positive HMB45 and negative of EMA,CK in most neoplasic cells.All cases were followed up for 10 to 44 months,5 cases did not recurrence and metastases;the other had lung metastasis after operation 18 months later,without any treatment the patient died 10 months later. Conclusions Most of REAMLs are benign and often misdiagnosed for renal cancer by CT scan.HMB45 is positive in immunohistochemcial staining available for diagnose.The minority of REMAL is malignant potentially and should be followed up closely.Operation is major method.

This paper sums up the fundamental structure of wireless energy transmission system for total artificial heart, and compares the key parameters and performance of some representative systems. After that, it is discussed that the future development trend of wireless energy transmission system for total artificial heart.
Electric Power Supplies ; Equipment Design ; Heart, Artificial ; Telemetry ; instrumentation ; Wireless Technology

Objective To explore different features and influencing factors of 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and glycated hemoglobin Ale (HbAlc) levels in subjects with newly diagnosed diabetes and prediabetes of natural history of type 2 diabetes. Methods All subjects were classified by OGTT into four groups: (1) normal glucose test (NGT), 31 subjects at age of (48. 4±15. 3) yrs (29-75 years old); (2) impaired fasting glucose (IFG), 33 subjects at age of (50. 8±9. 8) yrs (38-72years old) ; (3) impaired glucose tolerance test (IGT), 34 subjects at age of (54. 5±11.4) yrs (33-74years old), (4) T2DM, 117 subjects at age of (54.3 ± 14.1) yrs (29-75 years old). Glucose metabolism was evaluated by results of OGTT and HbAlc levels. The insulin secretion function and insulin resistance (IR) were evaluated by HOMA-β, △I30/△G330, area under curve of insulin (AUCINS)and HOMA-IR respectively. Results (1) Significant changes of HbAlc values among groups were as following order: T2DM(7. 41%)>IGT(5. 85%)>NGT(5.21%) (P<0. 01). HOMA-β value in T2DM, IGT and IFG decreased by 53. 1% (P<0. 01), 29.3% (P<0. 01) and 23.4% (P<0. 05)respectively as compared with NGT group. HOMA-IR value in diabetes group was 1.66-fold of NGT (P<0.01), 1. 29-fold of IFG (P<0.001) and 1.44-fold of IGT (P<0.05). (2) Only 3 h blood glucose concentration (BG) in 75 g OGTT was independently and positively correlated with HbAlc level (r=0. 71, P<0. 01). △I30/△G330 ratio was independently and negatively correlated with both 1 h and 2 h BG of OGTT (P<0.01). AUCins was positively correlated with only 3 h BG of OGTT (P<0.01). HOMA-β was independently and negatively correlated with all OGTT results except 2 h BG(P<0.01). HOMA-IR was an independently and negatively correlative factor of all OGTT results (P<0. 01 or P<0. 05). TG level was independently and positively correlated to only fasting BG (P<0. 05), and waist circumference value had an independent and positive relationship with only 1/2h BG (P<0. 01). Independently correlative factors of OGTT changes included △I30/△G330, AUCINS,HOMA-β, HOMA-IR and circumference values. Only 3 h BG was probably an independent contributor to HbAlc variation. Conclusions There are obvious HbAlc differences among T2DM,IGT and NGT patients. When HbAlc values are over 8%, no significant changes of glucose and insulin levels at 75 g glucose load test are found among subjects.

Objective To investigate the effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on blood-brain barrier of focal cerebral ischemia rats, and explore the mechanism of the decoction. Methods The model of focal cerebral ischemia was made by thread embolism method. SD rats were divided randomly into sham-operated group, model group and Buyang Huanwu Decoction group. Buyang Huanwu Decoction group was given Buyang Huanwu Decoction by gavage, the sham-operated group and model group were given normal saline of the same quantity 24 h after modeling. The nervous function deficit scores was evaluated, brain tissues and serum were taken from the rats after treating for seven days, infarct volume was detected by TTC staining, and pathological changes of microvessel were observed microscopically in HE stained sections. And the protein level of MMP-9, MMP-2, VEGF in brain tissue and the serum levels of vWF in serum of every groups were measured by ELISA. Results Compared with model group, Buyang Huanwu Decoction significantly improved the neurological behavior performance, decreased the cerebral infarct volume, alleviated the pathological changes and decreased the protein level of MMP-9, MMP-2, VEGF, vWF. Conclusion Buyang Huanwu Decoction has the protective effect on blood-brain barrier in the model rats of focal cerebral ischemia. The mechanism may be related with restrainning the expression of MMP-9, MMP-2, VEGF, vWF.

OBJECTIVETo explore fluid management and cause of death during shock period in severe burns or burns with inhalation injury.

METHODSOne hundred and twelve patients with severe burns or burn complicated by inhalation injury admitted to our hospital from 1991 to 2000 were analyzed. The fluid management and death conditions during shock period were discussed.

RESULTSThe fluid volume for resuscitation could be described as follows: the total fluid volume was 2.2 ml/(%TBSA.kg) including colloid fluid 0.5 ml/(%TBSA.kg), crystalloid fluid 1 ml/(%TBSA.kg)and water 0.7 ml/(%TBSA.kg) during first 24 hours. The total fluid volume was 1.8 ml/(%TBSA.kg) including colloid fluid 0.4 ml/(%TBSA.kg), crystalloid fluid 0.7 ml/(%TBSA.kg) and water 0.7 ml/(%TBSA.kg) during second 24 hours. There were no difference in fluid management between burns and burns with inhalation injury. Seven patients died due to respiratory failure during shock period.

CONCLUSIONSMany fluid formula can provide guidance for resuscitation and it is very important that early fluid therapy should accord with concrete clinical conditions of patients in order to pass smoothly through shock period. Early fluid management is not different between burns and burns with inhalation injury.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Burns ; mortality ; therapy ; Cause of Death ; Child ; Female ; Fluid Therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Shock, Traumatic ; mortality ; therapy ; Smoke Inhalation Injury ; mortality ; therapy