1.Two cases of bullous pemphigoid after long-term treatment with toripalimab
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2021;54(2):131-135
Case 1, a 63-year-old female patient presented with blisters and bullae arising in erythema all over the body with itching for 2 months. Two years ago, the patient underwent peri-intestinal lymph node dissection for the treatment of malignant melanoma of the rectum and anal canal, and received intravenous injection of toripalimab for preventive treatment for 1 year, and generalized skin lesions occurred 2 weeks after drug withdrawal. Direct immunofluorescence testing of erythema on the upper extremities showed that immunoglobulin G (IgG) was deposited along the basement membrane zone; salt-split indirect immunofluorescence testing of a serum sample showed liner deposition of IgG in the epidermis. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) revealed that the serum level of anti-BP180 antibodies was over 200 U/ml. The patient was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid, but it was doubtful whether the disease was caused by PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab or not. Then, the patient received oral minocycline at a dose of 200 mg/d and prednisolone acetate at a dose of 20 mg/d, and topically applied halometasone cream all over the body. After half-a-month treatment, the blisters crusted over and the erythema darkened in color. Case 2, a 36-year-old female patient presented with generalized blisters and itching for more than 3 months. The skin lesions manifested as tense blisters, bullae, bloody bullae and crusts on the edematous erythema. The patient had a 3-year history of vaginal malignant melanoma, which was stage Ⅳ postoperative melanoma with local recurrence and lymph node metastasis nearby the right iliac vessels. After 2-year treatment with intravenous injection of toripalimab, generalized skin lesions occurred all over the body. Direct immunofluorescence testing of the erythema showed weakly positive staining for IgG, and linear deposition of IgG along the basement membrane zone; salt-split indirect immunofluorescence testing of a serum sample showed liner deposition of IgG in the epidermis. ELISA revealed that the serum level of anti-BP180 antibodies was over 200 U/ml. The case 2 was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid, but it was also doubtful whether the disease was caused by PD-1 inhibitor toripalimab or not. Then, the case 2 was treated with oral doxycycline at a dose of 200 mg/d and oral prednisolone acetate at a dose of 40 mg/d. After 2-week treatment, the blisters completely crusted over and erythema darkened in color.
2.Nutritional evaluation of porphyra haitanensis
Bilian CHEN ; Yuexin LIN ; Jian HUANG
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(02):-
The main nutrient compositions of dry Porphyra haitanensis cultivated in Lianjiang,Fujian Province were analyzed: the total amino acids content was 35.48%. The scores of amino acids were 71 for Ile and 80 for Leu. Crude fatty acids was as low as 0. 5%,in which EPA took 24.8%. Minerals in Porphyra haitanensis were abundant. The content of Ca、Fe、 Zn、Mg were 3. 63、0. 56、0. 095 and 3. 29mg?g~-1. The results indicated that Porphyra haitanensis is a kind of health food with high nutrition.
3.Volume of total prostate and volume of transitional zone in different age groups
Yuexin LIU ; Shan CHEN ; Guangyin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To study the volume of total prostate and the volume of its transitional zone in different age groups of elderly men. Methods 213 elderly men of 50 to 79 years of age from a community of Beijing city were divided into 3 groups and studied. The volume of total prostate and the volume of the transitional zone were measured by rectal ultrasonography and the index of the transitional zone was calculated. All the data were evaluated with statistical analysis. Results The number of subjects in the 50~59 age group was 75,in the 60~69 age group 81 and in the 70~79 age group 57.The volume of total prostate was 23.82?8.83,29.16?10.01 and 33.77?11.74 respectively and the transitional zone 1.52?1.19, 3.60?3.66 and 7.25?7.02ml respectively. The index of transitional was 0.10?0.12, 0.13?0.11, 0.20?0.11 respectively. The difference in volume of the total prostate has not been statistically significant whereas the difference in the volume of the transitional zone between the 3 age groups has been significant. Conclusions The volume of total prostate and that of the transitional zone increases with age. The speed of hyperplasia of the transitional zone has been faster than that of the whole prostate.The index of the transitional zone indicates the difference of the whole prostate and the transitional zone in hyperplasia.
4.A study of prostate volume,prostate weight and the clinical parameters in BPH patients
Guangyin ZHANG ; Shan CHEN ; Yuexin LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(08):-
Objective To study the prostate volume,prostate weight and the clinical parameters in BPH patients and to investigate the interrelationships between the relevant parameters. Methods The complete data of 80 cases of BPH underwent open surgery were reviewed and analyzed.SPSS software was uesd to make the statistical analysis. Results The volume of surgical specimen has been positively correlated with PV( r=0.872,P
5.Ho:YAG laser treatment of superficial bladder tumors
Guangyin ZHANG ; Shan CHEN ; Yuexin LIU
Journal of Clinical Surgery 1999;0(05):-
Objectives To review our initial experience with the Ho:YAG laser in treating superficial bladder tumors.Methods Ho:YAG laser was applied for treating 52 cases of bladder tumors which were confirmed by cystoscopy and pathology with totally 87 tumors.All tumors were in stage Ta~T 2 and tumors grade G1~G2.The optical fiber was put into bladder through cystoscopy.Ho:YAG laser was used endoscpically to cut and vaporize bladder tumor and normal bladder mucosa near the tumor.Results Nine of 52 patients were performed under local anesthesia in outpatient.Operation time was apparently short (mean 25 minutes) Histopathology of biopsies showed no cancer cells left.There were no intraoperative complication such as bleeding,perforation and delay complication.Catheter time is very short,about 1~3 days or without catheter at all.None of the ureteral orifice were damaged in seven cases of bladder tumors near the ureteral orifice.Six patients were recrred during our follow-up in 50 patients (12%).Conclusions It has been demonstrated that Ho:YAG laser therapy is provided with advantages of simple procedure,the absence of complication,high patient satisfaction,and ability to be used in the outpatient.It is more convenience than TUR-Bt in tumors in the neck of bladder or apex of bladder.
6.Relationship between the bladder outlet obstruction and the area under the curve of detrusor during voiding related parameters
Ludong QIAO ; Shan CHEN ; Guangyin ZHANG ; Yuexin LIU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(8):558-560
Objective To study the relationship between the bladder outlet obstruction(BOO)and the area under the curve of detrusor during voiding related parameters. Methods One hundred and thirty-eight patiens with benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH) underwent clinical evaluation, including physical examination, flow rate and post-void residual volume measurement. Pressure flow studies were performed. Mean patient age was 68 years (range 56 to 82). The AG number and the LinPURR were recorded to classify the patients into 3 groups, namely unobstructed, equivocal obstructed and obstructed, as the traditional classification. Two new parameters including the area under the curve of detrusor pressure during voiding(AUCdet) and the area under the curve of detrusor pressure during voiding adjusted for voided volume(AUCdet/Vol) were calculated and compared with the traditional classification using the Linear discriminant analysis. Results According to the traditional classification, there were 33 unobstructed, 32 equivocal and 44 obstructed cases. The AUCdet and AUCder/Vol of the 3 groups were different(P<0.001). Linear discriminant analysis showed that of the cases, 90. 9%(30/33), 43.8%(14/32) and 70. 5%(31/44) were identically categorized by the traditional and the AUCdet/Vol classifications in the unobstructed, equivocal and obstructed groups, respectively. Conclusions The area under the curve of detrusor pressure during voiding related parameters appear to be good parameters of the BOO in patients with BPH. Further studies are needed to test the reliability and validity of these new parameters.
7.Change of clinical and urodynamic parameters in the patients with lower urinary tract symptom caused by detrusor overactivity
Ludong QIAO ; Dan LIU ; Guangyin ZHANG ; Yuexin LIU ; Shan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(6):410-412
Objective To study the change of clinical and urodynamic parameters in the patients with lower urinary tract symptom (LUTS) caused by detrusor overactivity (DO). Methods Two hundred and twenty-seven patients with LUTS underwent clinical evaluation from October 2006 to December 2008, including Prostate Volume (PV), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Peak Flow rate (PF) and Residual Urine (RU) measurement. Pressure flow studies were performed. The detrusor overactivity was recorded to classify the patients into 2 groups, DO group and none DO group. The clinical and urodynamic parameters were compared between the two groups. Results Mean patient age was 70 years (range 52 to 89). According to the urodynamic results, there were 126 patients in DO group and 101 patients in none DO group. The mean patients age was older in DO group than the none DO group(P<0.05). Adjusted by age, the PV, PF, and RU were no different between the two groups(P>0.05). The mean first sensation of bladder, bladder compliance, cystometric capacity, bladder outlet obstruction parameters, single voiding volume and max detrusor pressure during contraction were different between the two groups(P<0.05). Conclusions The main risk factors of DO are the ageing and BOO. The non invasive parameters such as PV、 PF、 and RU could not be used to judge DO. The changes of urodynamic parameters caused by DO were hyperaesthesia of bladder、lower bladder compliance、 higher max detrusor pressure and lower max cystometric capacity. This study emphasis the importance of the urodynamic studies in the aged patients with LUTS.
8.Test of validity and reliability of Nursing Professional Values Scale in registered nurses
Yuexin LIU ; Yuying CHEN ; Yiwei LI ; Xiao YANG ; Lingling GAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(33):47-50
Objective To explore the validity and reliability of Nursing Professional Values Scale in registered nurses.Methods Demographic questionnaires and the Revised Nursing Professional Values Scale were used among 280 registered nurses.Results The Cronbach's α was 0.94.The factor analysis extracted 4 factors which could account for 59.55% variances.These four factors were defined as professional characteristic,providing care,behaviorist,and trust.The Cronbach's α for these four factors were 0.89,0.87,0.86 and 0.70 respectively.Conclusions The Revised Nursing Professional Values Scale possesses desirable validity and reliability in registered nurses,and is a psychometric good instrument of professional value.
9.Rivaroxaban vs.Warfarin for the treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis
Xiu LIU ; Yuexin CHEN ; Rong ZENG ; Yuehong ZHENG ; Bao LIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(6):512-515
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of Rivaroxaban and Warfarin in the treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis.Methods From January to December 2015,51 patients of deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb divided into.Warfarin group (21 cases) and Rivaroxaban group (30 cases).The time of each therapy lasted for 3 months or longer.The characteristics and the change of lower limb venous patency rate in two groups of patients were analyzed to evaluate the curative effect.Results Rivaroxaban group had shorter therapy time than Warfarin group.The lower limb venous patency rate in Rivaroxaban group were higher than that in Warfarin group (85.7% vs.60%,P <0.05).Ultrasonography showed partial patency in 5 mixed thrombus patients of Warfarin group,while complete patency in 2 and partial patency in 3 of Rivaroxaban group.Normalized rate in peripheral venous thrombosis patients of Rivaroxaban group were higher than Warfarin group (84% vs.25 % P < 0.001).Conclusions Rivaraxaban is superior to Warfarin in the complete recanalization of DVT,while safe and reliable.
10.Clinical characteristics of 113 brucellosis with liver injury
Bin JIA ; Xinhua BAI ; Lijun CHEN ; Yuexin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017;35(3):138-141
Objective To summarize the characteristics of liver injury due to brucellosis to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis.Methods A total of 359 patients with brucellosis at the First affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University during 2010-2016 were enrolled, among them 113 (31.5%) developed liver injury.Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), γ-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT), serum albumin (Alb), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total bilirubin (TBil) were obtained before and after treatment.Ultrasound of upper abdomen was performed to observe the morphological changes of liver and spleen at admission.The routine blood test, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein and other laboratory examinations were also performed.The data of patients before and after therapy were analyzed by t test.Results A total of 113 patients were included in this study.Eighty-eight (77.9%) were male.The mean age was (43.2±15.8) years old, among whom 81(71.7%) cases were between 31 and 60 years old.Seventy-one cases (62.8%) was in acute phase, and 42(37.2%) in chronic phase.The Han, Uighurs and Kazak nationalities accounted for 41.6%(47 patients),31.0%(35 patients) and 18.6%(21 cases), respectively.At admission, ALT level was (98.54±59.32) U/L before treatment, and decreased to (38.18±17.13) U/L after treatment, with statistically significant difference (t=6.627, P<0.05).AST levels before and after treatment were (93.17±59.19) U/L and (30.67±12.56) U/L, respectively, with significant difference (t=8.042, P<0.05).γ-GT levels before and after treatment were (162.27±48.19) U/L and (69.53±32.17) U/L, respectively, with statistically significant difference (t=8.271, P<0.05).Alb was (32.31±5.29) g/L before therapy, and increased to (38.00±4.27) g/L after therapy, with statistically significant difference (t=4.429, P<0.05).Conclusions Liver injury is common in patients with brucellosis.Elevation of transaminase is usually mild to moderate, accompanied by reduced ALB.For brucellosis patients with liver injury, antimicrobial treatment combined with liver protecting drugs could improve liver function effectively, and even within the normal range.