1. Human fetal eyeball layers’ structure, differentiation and vascularization
Battulga G ; Uranchimeg D ; Amgalanbaatar D
Innovation 2015;9(Ophthalmology):28-32
Studying formation and development of fetal organ system, it has reliable information in medical theory as well as practical importance for the medical diagnosis, treatment and prevention in certain country. Introducing the modern advanced methods of fetal study in our country, it willbe possible to get the necessary information of prenatal organ development, formation and differentiation. Currently, the research works of eyeball development, topography, structures have not been accomplished yet in the Mongolian human fetuses. Therefore, the aim of thiswork was to make an evaluation of the development of the human eye during the fetal life. In our study, the 66 eyeballs of 33 human fetuses were examined.It was observed that the axial length, corneal diameter and equatorial diameter of the eye were increased simultaneously in the early fetal period. In the late period the axial length was increased slightly and equatorial diameter was increased rapidly. In the histological observation, the thickness of the eyeball layers were increased regularly from the early fetal period until the late fetal period. Thickness of the choroid and retina were increasing irregularly. Anti VEGFantibody was high distinguished detected in the choroid and retina in the early fetal period but it was middle distinguished detected in the late fetal period by immunohistochemistry.
2.Aetiology of congenital pediatric cataract in Mongolia
Shamsiya M ; Urantsetseg D ; Uranchimeg D ; Davaa G
Innovation 2019;13(1-Ophthalmology):18-22
Aim:
The aim was to determine etiology and clinical presentation of pediatric cataract during 1
year period
Methods:
NCMCH is tertiary and referral center for all pediatric patients with cataracts in 21
provinces and UB. Database contains cases during 1 year period. We have recorded the
following data from the medical histories of these patients: family history, current age, age at
diagnosis, age at surgery either eye, morphology of cataracts, laterality, associated findings and
other investigations which were performed as clinically indicated. We have operated 80 children
in total during 1 year period, however the study included 68 patients (91), eyes excluding 12
patients.
Results:
Of 68 children with cataract 76.% were non traumatic, 21,15% hereditary, 51,9% were
congenital/infantile, 35.8% were unilateral, 44% were associated other ocular findings, 25%
were associated systemic disease. 33.3% were diagnosed and operated 0-12 months. 73% of
congenital/infantile cataract patients were nystagmus. Of traumatic cataract 76,5% due to
penetrating trauma.
Conclusions
Patients of pediatric cataract 1/3 were usually diagnosed in 0-12 months. 1/3
of these patients were diagnosed congenital cataract whereas 1/4 were nystagmus. To add up
associating congenital/infantile cataract with Down syndrome weren’t rare.
3. DEGREE OF CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGING CIRCULATING LEVELS OF ENDOTHELIN RECEPTOR TYPE A IN MONGOLIAN ADULTS
Purevjargal L ; Nandin G ; Ayurzana A ; Haliun N ; Shine-Od ; Uranchimeg D ; Avirmed A ; Enebish S ; Amgalanhaatar D ; Lkhagvasuren ; Erdenebayar.N
Innovation 2013;7(3-S):73-76
Background:The cardiovascular disease especially coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality in worldwide. There is lack of research study which evaluated stenosis of coronary atherosclerosis. It is known that coronary stenosis is highly connected to the levels of biomarkers. Coronary atherosclerosis correlated with endothelin receptor type A (EDNRA) levels in a group of patients suspected of having coronary artery disease.Objective:The goal of this study was to evaluate the relation between the coronary atherosclerosis and levels of EDNRAMethods:A total of 311 participants were involved in this study. A case-control study was used in the study. The baselines data were collected from the department of Angiography at the National Third Central Hospital and National lilood Transfusion and Research center. We have determined the degree of coronary atherosclerosis using the Angiography machine and Elisa were used for detecting the blood endothelin levels in all groups.Results:98 participants were diagnosed with stenosis and occlusion. The blood endothelin levels were estimated to 6.32±0.64 pg/ml which refer to () degree of coronary stenosis, the first degree of stenosis of coronary atherosclerosis is estimated to 5.56±0.22pg/ml, the second degree of stenosis of coronary atherosclerosis is estimated to 5.42J0.34 pg/ml, the third degree of stenosis of coronary atherosclerosis is estimated to 5.87 H). 13 pg/ml, the fourth degree of stenosis of coronary atherosclerosis is I'SlilllSltll lo 5.69±0.09 pg/ml, it was estimated to 5.88±0.13 pg/ml in control groups. Level of EDNRA (occupying one segment of coronary artery) was estimated to 5.77±0.08 pg/ml. two segment involvement was estimated to 5.72±0.16 pg/ml, three segment involvement 5.73±0.19 pg/ml. four segments involvement 5.50±0.25 pg/ml, respectively.Conclusion:The blood endothelin level and coronary artery stenosis were not correlated statistically significant in control group of the study. However, blood endothelin levels were increased in patients who tend to experience the coronary artery stenosis.
4. Hemangioma cases and treatment
Davaanyam L ; Ayanga G ; Erdenetsogt J ; Tserendulam D ; Bayasgalan R ; Batbayar B ; Uranchimeg D ; Bulgantamir E
Innovation 2016;2(1):18-20
Hemangiomas are common benign vascular tumors which about 70% to 80% of the lesions are found in the head and neck region. This study was conducted on 36 children with hemangioma who were referred to Orofacial Surgery Cabinet of Dental School of Health Sciences University of Mongolia and Orofacial Surgery Cabinet of National Center for Maternal and Child Health of Mongolia between 2013 and 2015.Of the 36 children referred for assessment, 72% were female, 55% were infants of 4 to 9 months old, and 83% of them were citizens. 58% of patients underwent cryotherapy,and 57% of patients underwent cryotherapy had 2 therapy sessions. 25% of patients receiver sclerotic therapy, and 67% of them had 2 therapy sessions. According to the locations of hemangiomas 30% of them were localized in infraorbital area. 72% of the participants are women and 55% are children age of 4-9 month which 83% of all participants were living in city. 58% of children with hemangioma are treated with cryotherapy which 57%of treatment finished by second visit. And 25% were treated by dehydration treatment which 67% were finished by second visit.
5. Clinical and pathological analysis of rejection cases after kidney transplantation
Enkhtamir E ; Galtsog L ; Ulzii-Orshikh N ; Bayambadash B ; Munkhjargal B ; Od-Erdene L ; Uranchimeg B ; Saruultuvshin A ; Chimidtseren S ; Tsogtsaikhan S ; Batbaatar G ; Munkhzol M
Innovation 2016;10(2):48-51
Kidney transplantation is the best alternative treatment for end-stage renal disease and health-related quality of life and survival of the patients are improved compared with dialysis. Worldwide, more than 1.4 million patients with CKD receive renal replacement therapy with incidence growing by approximately 8% annually.1 Unfortunately, despite significant improvement in graft function, kidney transplants can still fail due to acute rejection and chronic allograft nephropathy.2 Kidney biopsy after transplantation, which has evaluated by Banff 09 classification is usefull method for diagnose of transplanted kidney disease.3,4Kidney graft rejection was diagnosed in 10 renal allograft biopsy specimens (bs) obtained from transplant patients followed up at our institute between 2015 and 2016. All specimens were evaluated as satisfactory which show more than 8 glomerulus under the light microscopy. Each renal cortical tissue was divided into two tips: one piece for routine H&E stain and special stains, including Masson’s trichrome, and PAS stain; another piece for immunofluorescence by frozen section, which were stained with IgA, IgM, IgG and complement component (C3, C4, C1q, C4d). All the renal biopsies were examined by the same pathologist.Out of 117 transplantations, 10 episodes of rejection selected. Among the 10 patients, 30% had an acute T cell rejection and 70% had a chronic allograft nephropathy. Interstitial inflammation (i1-7) was present in 7 bs (70%), tubulitis (t1-4,t2-2) in 6 bs (60%), transplant glomerulitis (g1-1, g2-2, g3-1) in 4 bs (40%), transplant interstitial fibrosis (ci1-2, ci2-2, ci3-2) in 6 bs (60%), tubular atrophy (ct1-6, ct2-2, ct3-1) in 9 bs (90%), mesangial matrix increase (mm1-5) in 5 bs (50%), vascular fibrosis intimal thickeness (cv1-3) in 3 bs (30%), arteriolar hyaline thickening (ah1-5) in 5 bs (50%), tubulitis (ti1-6, ti2-3, ti3-1) in 10 bs (100%) and peritubular capillaritis (ptc1-1, ptc2-2, ptc3-1) in 4 bs (40%). C4d deposition was present very mild in wall of the vessels and peritubular capillaries. Because of not good working Methenamin silver stain, we couldn’t demostrate glomerular basement membrane changes (cg) fully.We suggest that histopathological changes of transplant glomerulopathy might be accompanied by inflammation of the microvasculature, such as transplant glomerulitis and peritubular capillaritis. C4d deposition in the wall of the vessels and peritubular capillaritis is not always present in biopsy specimens of transplant glomerulopathy.
6.Risk factors for endometritis following low transverse cesarean section
Khaliun U ; Buyan-Orshih G ; Bayarsaikhan Kh ; Lkhagva-Ochir E ; Uranchimeg R
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2023;205(4):9-15
Introduction:
Endometritis (EMM) is the most common maternal infectious complication of childbirth, occurring
more commonly after low transverse cesarean section (LTCS) than vaginal delivery [1]. In a Cochrane
review, the mean incidence of EMM following elective cesarean section was 7% and after non-elective
or emergency operations was 30% [4]. A variety of independent risk factors for post-cesarean EMM
have been identified in previous studies, including no prior cesarean section [5], low infant Apgar
scores [6], trial of labor [7], premature rupture of membranes (PROM) >24 hours, young maternal
age [8], preterm or post-term gestation [9], antepartum infections [10], pre-eclampsia, meconium [11],
amnion infusion, postpartum anemia, multiple vaginal examinations [12], and manual removal of the
placenta [13]. The time of ruptured membranes before delivery is examined via dichotomized time
thresholds, the risks of chorioamnionitis and endomyometritis are significantly increased at 12 hours
and 16 hours, respectively [16, 17]. A change in policy to administer prophylactic antibiotics before
skin incision led to a significant decline in postcesarean delivery surgical-site infections [18, 19].
Objective:
To determine independent risk factors for EMM following (LTCS).
Material and Method:
The study was case-control study, between 2022 to 2023 years at the “Urguu” specialized maternal
hospital Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Case group has 101 women with EMM and the control group has 100
women with non EMM after LTCS.
Results:
The age of 2 study groups was 32.4 and 32.8, body mass index was 30 kg/m2 and 30.7 kg/
m2.Young maternal age <25 has a 22% (p=0.001, OR=4.5) influence on the occurrence of EMM.
Other pregnancy related factors were not associated with the EMM after LTCS. (p>0.05). Delivery
risk factors has increases the EMM by 15% (p=0.002), labor induction by 20% (p=0.001), duration of
labor >12 hours by 40% (p=0.001), PROM increased by 15% (p=0.005), meconium by 15% (p=0.005),
chorioamnionitis by 15% (p=0.001).
Conclusion
Our study, young maternal age <25 has influence on the occurrence of EMM. Other pregnancy related
factors were not associated with the EMM after LTCS. Delivery associated risk factors are affected
by the EMM after LTCS. The labor after LTCS, labor induction, PROM >12 hours, duration of labor,
number of vaginal exams>4, meconium, chorioamnionitis increased by EMM. Young maternal age
(<25) increased the risk of EMM attached with labor association risk factors.
7.Central serous chorioretinopathy
Temuulen B ; Baasansuren G ; Byambadorj M ; Uranchimeg D
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):257-262
Background:
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is described by researchers as a condition that results from fluid
under the retinal pigment epithelium, originating from the choroid of the eye. This disease usually affects the central part
of vision and may resolve on its own over time, though in some cases, it can persist for long periods or recur. In our country, there is a lack of research regarding this condition, which led to the motivation for gathering and reviewing existing
works on this topic.
Aim:
To collect and analyze a review of the studies on central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).
Methods:
We reviewed and analyzed literature related to CSCR published in electronic sources such as Thomson Reuters, PubMed-central database, and Google Scholar using literature review methods.
Results:
CSCR is most commonly seen in individuals aged 35-55 years, with a significantly higher prevalence in men
(9.9/100,000) compared to women (1.7/100,000). Researchers found that the prevalence of CSCR is nearly the same
among populations in Europe, Africa, and Asia. CSCR typically affects one eye, but it occurs in both eyes in up to 40%
of cases. Weenink A (2001) studied the family members of 27 patients with bilateral CSCR, finding that 52% of family
members had been diagnosed with CSCR, and 27.5% of them had chronic CSCR in at least one eye. This suggests a
potential genetic predisposition to CSCR. According to researchers, while CSCR can be diagnosed clinically, additional
imaging techniques like fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography are frequently used to rule out other
diagnoses and guide treatment.
Conclusion
CSCR generally has a favorable prognosis, but recurrences and its effects on visual function indicate the
need for effective management strategies. To maintain long-term visual improvement, it is essential to provide healthcare
services tailored to the patient’s specific conditions and risk factors.
8.Trifocal intraocular lens implantation to treat visual demands in Mongolian patients
Narangarav G ; Tsendjargal G ; Davaa D ; Uranchimeg D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2023;203(1):17-21
Introduction:
Intraocular lens (IOL) implants are monofocal and trifocal lenses which helps to clear up the vision after cataract surgery.
Goal:
In this work, we aimed to compare the monofocal and trifocal IOL implantation during phacoemulsification surgery.
Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted on 133 participants. Females comprised n=81, mean n=52 into equal groups. Preoperative and Postoperative cataract surgery UCVA and BCVA were measured and compared during the after 1 day, week 1, 2 weeks and month1.
Statistical analysis:
The results of the study were processed using the SPSS 25.0 program after coding the data and checking for typographical errors. The normality of the data distribution was tested by inspecting a histogram. Categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test or Fisher's test. Statistical significance was determined at a p-value lower than 0.05
Ethical statement:
The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (No.2021/05/21). All patients provided written informed consent before participating in this study.
Results:
The mean preoperative UCVA was 1.09±0.45D in monofocal IOL group, 0.99±0.49D in trifocal IOL group. At the first week: The mean postoperative UCVA at one week was 0.34±0.29D and 0.27±0.17D, in each group respectively. The mean postoperative BCVA in the first week was 0.28±0.27D and 0.20±0.15D in each group respectively. The mean postoperative UCVA at 1 month was 0.27±0.24D and 0.15±0.16D in each group, while BCVA was 0.26±24.94D and 0.06±0.63D.There was a highly significant statistical difference between the result of UCVA preoperative and the results of UCVA at the early and last postoperative follow up.
Conclusion
From our results, the best corrected visual acuity and was better for Trifocal group than Monofocal group. It is evident that post-operative near UCVA and BCVA was statistically significant at monofocal and trifocal groups.
9.Neuromyelitis optica- plasmapheresis efficacy
Yesuigen B ; Uranchimeg B ; Namuun G ; Tungalagtamir Sh
Diagnosis 2024;110(3):53-56
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an autoimmune, inflammatory, demyelinating disorder characterised by attacks within the spinal cord and optic nerve. The purpose of this review is to understand the evidence for the effectiveness of plasmapheresis as an add-on therapy for NMO spectrum disorders (NMOSD). The current diagnostic criteria for NMO include optic neuritis, acute myelitis, and at least two of the following three supportive criteria: contiguous spinal cord MRI lesions extending over ≥3 vertebral segments, brain MRI not meeting diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis, and NMO-seropositive status.5 Myelitis presents with paraparesis and sensory loss below the lesion, sphincter loss, dysaesthesia, and radicular pain.
10.VEGF-A and ARMS2 gene polymorphism on AMD susceptibility
Ariunzaya A ; Chimedlkhamsuren G ; Suvd T ; Sarantuya J ; Uranchimeg D ; Baasankhuu J
Innovation 2019;13(1-Ophthalmology):10-13
Background:
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition, that occurs
people aged above 50, leads to gradual loss of the vision because of a damage in the macula,
which is located in the center of the retina. Several polymorphisms in different genes have been
proposed as factors that increase the disease susceptibility. Therefore, we investigated the
association between rs833061 polymorphism of VEGF-A gene and rs10490924 polymorphism of
ARMS2 gene and AMD in order to analyze with other similar studies by meta analysis.
Purpose:
To investigate the polymorphisms of VEGF-A gene and ARMS2 gene on AMD susceptibility
Methods:
is case-control study was conducted on 74 AMD patients and 32 unaffected age-and gender-matched control individuals. Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral
venous blood. The single nucleotide polymorphisms were identified by restriction fragment length
polymorphism (RFLP) method and results confirmed by gel electrophoresis. The REVIEW MANAGER
5.2 software and MetaXL was used for meta-analysis
Results:
We did not find statistically significant differences in С allele and СС genotype frequency
of rs833061 polymorphism of VEGF-A gene between patients and controls. However, analysis of
rs10490924 polymorphism of ARMS2 gene shows that T allele (OR=2.72, 95% CI, 1.47 – 5.02, p=0.001),
TT genotype (OR=4.54, 95% CI, 1.49 – 13.87,p=0.019) were significantly associated with AMD risk.
Haplotype analysis of these SNPs showed that C+T haplotype was statistically significantly different
(OR=5.23, 95% CI, 1.76-15.54, p=0.002) between patients and controls.
Conclusion
As shown by results, rs10490924 polymorphism of ARMS2 gene show that T allele,
TT genotype and C+T haplotype were significantly associated with AMD risk In meta-analysis, T
allele of rs10490924 polymorphism of ARMS2 gene was significantly associated with AMD risk in all
ethnicity that include Asian and Caucasian. However, T allele prevalence was higher in Asians.