Objective To investigate the CT features of desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT)occurred in abdomen and pelvis.Methods The CT images of 4 patients with pathologically proven DSRCT occurred in abdomen and pelvis were retrospectively analyzed.Results The CT features common to the 4 DSRCT in abdomen and pelvis were as follows:the lobulated soft-tissue masses were very large;the masses often involved omental and serosal surfaces of abdomen and pelvis organ and had close relationship to the surrounding organs;the originating site of the tumors were not apparent;intratumoral hemorrhage or necrosis were often present;and contrast-enhanced CT scan showed mild to medium heterogeneous enhancement.Conclusion The CT features of DSRCT in abdomen and pelvis are rather specific and can provide helpful information to the clinical diagnosis.

Objective:To observe the effect of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) on the expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) in osteoblast cells through an in vitro breast cancer cell and osteoblast cell co-culture system. Methods:The metastatic breast cancer MDA-MB-231 or MDA-MB-435 cells were co-cultured with osteoblast MG63 cells to establish an in vitro microenvironment of bone metastasis of breast cancer. After treated with CGRP(1?108 mol/L),OPG and RANKL mRNA and protein expressions in osteoblast MG63 cells were examined by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Results:Expression of RANKL in osteoblast MG63 cells was up-regulated at both mRNA and protein levels when osteoblast MG63 cells were co-cultured with breast cancer MDA-MB-231 or MDA-MB-435 cells,while those of OPG in osteoblast MG63 cells were both down-regulated (P

The nutritional status in early life have been gradually recognized that it can change the status of development and metabolism of adults.Epidemiological evidence and animal model study have found that low birth weight is the risk factors of adult metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.Insulin resistance is a common pathophysiological basis.Renin-angiotensin system and insulin signaling systems interact to promote the development of insulin resistance.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of HRCT in diagnosis of the sacroiliac joint of ankylosing spondylitis(AS).Methods:HRCT scanning of sacroiliac joints were performed in 86 adult patients with AS.CT findings were reviewed.Rank test was used for statistical analysis of the grade of sacroiliac joint changes in two groups based on course of disease and the sex of patients.Results:The CT findings of the sacroiliac joint changes in AS included erosion,arthrosclerosis,change of joint space,arthrokleisis,gas and soft tissue in articular cavity.Pathologic changes were more obvious with the course of disease prolonged (P0.01).In the group during the same course,pathologic changes were more marked in female patients than those in male ones(P0.01).Conclusion:HRCT can show tiny structures of sacroitiac joint clearly.This is beneficial to recognize different patologic changes and make correct diagnosis.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in community residents in Xicheng District of Beijing. Methods A total of 834 permanent residents were se-lected for the survey. The values of height, body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), serum uric acid (UA), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and high density lipopro-tein-cholesterol (HDL-C) were recorded. Subjects were divided into HUA and non-HUA groups. Based on four components of MS, subjects were divided into (1) MS0 group (no any component of MS), (2) MS1 group (one component of MS), (3) MS2 group (two components of MS), (4) MS3 (three components of MS) and (5) MS4 group (four components of MS). The relation-ship of HUA and components of MS was analyzed. Results The total prevalence of hyperuricemia was 12.0%in 834 sub-jects. The prevalence of hyperuricemia were significantly higher in male subjects than those of female subjects[21.8%(83/381) vs 3.8%(17/453),χ2=63.765,P<0.01]. Values of BMI, SBP, DBP, TC and TG were significantly higher in HUA group than those of non-HUA group (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in levels of HDL-C and FPG between two groups. The prevalence of overweight/obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia were significantly higher in HUA group than those of non-HUA group (P<0.01). The prevalence of HUA gradually increased with the accumulation of MS components (χ2=46.347, P<0.01). Conclusion Hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome are closely related. We should pay more attention to monitor the serum uric acid levels.

Objective To observe the clinical effect by using insulin detemir therapy in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus(T1DM).Methods Thirty children and adolescents with T1DM were divided into 2 groups to receive Humulin R and Determir(observation group,n =15) or Humulin R and neutral protamine hagedorn (NPH) (control group,n =15)insulin therapy.Daily insulin dose,glycemic variability,incidence of non-severe and severe hypoglycemia events after the institution of insulin therapy were collected.Results The daily doses of insulin were (1.16 ± 0.30) U/kg in the observation group and(1.21 ± 0.35) U/kg in the control group,respectively.There was no clinically important change between 2 groups(t =0.526,P ＞ 0.05).Within-subject variation in fasting plasma glucose was significantly lower in observation group(29％)than that in control group(65％) (t =5.296,P ＜0.01).One case of severe hypoglycemia event occurred in the observation group,but 5 cases occurred in the control group(t =4.863,P ＜ 0.0l).Two cases of nocturnal hypoglycaemia(22:00-7:00) events occurred in the observation group,7 cases occurred in the control group(t =4.506,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions Institution of insulin detemir therapy is associated with low within-subject variation in fasting plasma glucose and decreased rates of severe and nocturnal hypoglycemia while dose of insulin did not increase.This makes insulin detemir a valuable new tool for the treatment of children and adolescents with T1 DM.

Objective To analyze the incidence rate of congenital malformations in Xintai City from January 2010 to December 2013,and to investigate the risk factors for neonatal malformations. Methods A total of 21 463 ca-ses of perinatal infants pregnant for 28 weeks later to postpartum 7 d in Xintai city from January 2010 to December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. The congenital malformations detection data were analyzed. The risk factors were analyzed by univariate and Logistic analysis methods. Results There were 281 cases with congenital malformations were identi-fied out,and the congenital malformation rate was 1. 31%(281 / 21 463 cases). The incidence rates of multi - finger (toe)[0. 24%(52 / 21 463 cases)],cleft lip[0. 23%(49 / 21 463 cases)],and congenital heart disease[0. 22%(47 /21 463 cases)]were the main congenital malformations. Total malformation rates in the year of 2010,2011,2012,and 2013 were similar(1. 26% ,1. 25% ,1. 33% ,1. 26% ,Z = - 1. 826,P = 0. 068). Univariate and Logistic regression analysis results showed that birth weight,parity,births number,gestational age,educational level,residence,income,ill-ness history,exposure to pesticides,hepatitis,influenza,severe vomiting of pregnancy,threatened abortion,threatened premature,contraceptives,smoking history,drinking history,and father's chronic disease were the risk factors for neo-natal congenital malformations( χ2 = 10. 212,4. 299,5. 860,5. 278,10. 422,9. 327,15. 680,127. 395,245. 735, 74. 141,718. 876,96. 414,77. 770,11. 300,9. 126,74. 927,68. 283,5. 450,P = 0. 001,0. 038,0. 015,0. 022, 0. 001,0. 002,0. 000,0. 000,0. 000,0. 000,0. 000,0. 000,0. 001,0. 001,0. 003,0. 000,0. 000,0. 020 ). Conclusions Neonatal congenital malformation is mainly determined by genetic and environmental factors. For childbearing age and pregnant women,targeted health education should be strengthened to reduce the incidence rate of congenital malformations.

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Objective To study dynamic response of serum lipid after fat meal in old persons with fasting TG≤1 70 mmol/L. Methods Using fat meal of 63 9 g/m 2 body surface area, TG, TC, HDL C and LDL C of both elderly and control groups in fasting status and 2, 4, 6 and 8 h after fat meal were determined. Results The TG value after fat meal was significantly higher than that in fasting status( P 0.05). Conclusions The expurgation of triglycerides is delayed in elderly people, meaning that the capacity for fat removal is decreased, and it is possibly the main cause of TG increase in the elderly.