Objective To study the kidney histological categories of isolated hematuria in children.Methods Twenty-three children with isolated hematuria were performed renal biopsy under real time ultrasound guidance utilizing menghini style negative pressure biopsy device after local anesthesia or general anesthesia.The renopuncture tissue was directly sent by the mail-boxes to the remote pathologic service.All of the biopsies were examined by light microscopy,electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry.Results Biopsies were classified as measangial proliferative glomerulonephritis(MsPGN)(8 cases),minimal change nephropathy(MCN)(5 cases),IgA nephropathy(IgAN)(4 cases),thin basement membrane nephropathy(TMN)(3 cases),Alport′s syndrome(AS)(1 case),focal segmental glomerulosclerosis(FSGS)(1 case)and IgM nephropathy(IgMN)(1 case).Conclusions In this series,MsPGN,MGA,IgAN are the most common biopsy diagnosis.TMN and Alport′s are account for some proportion.A few IgMN and FSGS may also present as isolated hematuria.

Objective To discuss the value of color Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).Methods Color Doppler ultrasonography exam was practiced in 84 UTUC patients preoperatively.According to ultrasound characteristics,lesions was classified into nodular type,wall thickening type and solid mass type,which were confirmed by pathology in all cases postoperatively.Results In the total of 84 cases (76 transitional-cell carcinoma,5 adenocarcinoma and 3 epidermoid carcinoma),lesions infiltrated laminae propria and surrounding tissue in 65 cases.In the nodular type of UTUC,there were nodules raising into lumen.Wall thickening type of UTUC was characterized by irregularly wall thickening,lumen narrowing,truncating and breaking.Similarly,obstruction broke off the ureteral lumen suddenly in solid mass type of UTUC.A clear demarcation could be found between the pipe wall and surrounding tissue in nodular type.However,such clear demarcation could not be found in wall thickening type and solid mass type.The accordance rate of ultrasonographic located diagnosis were 92.9 ％ (78/84),with 6 missed diagnosis cases.The accordance rate of qualitative diagnosis were 89.7％ (70/78).Conclusions As result of color Doppler ultrasonography,there were different relationship between lesion and the peripheral tissue in different types of UTUC.In types of wall thickening and solid mass,the demarcation was unclear and it is easier to violate the surrounding tissue.Color Doppler ultrasonography can provide more effective information for diagnosis and therapy UTUC.

This paper is aimed to microscopic identification of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) using an in situ imaging method. In this study, two kinds of Zingiberaceae seeds, Amomi Rotundus Fructus and Alpiniae Katsumadai Semen, were investigated by synchrotron radiation in-line X-ray phase-contrast computed tomography (IXPCT) imaging method. The results showed that the microstructures of these Zingiberaceae seeds could be clearly obtained from the virtual slices information in different observing angles. It proves that IXPCT is an effective imaging method, which can provide the imaging information for the microscopic identification of the intact TCMs in situ and non-destructively.
Amomum ; cytology ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; methods ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Seeds ; cytology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Objective To probe the clinical diagnosis value of high frequency ultrasonography (HFUS) in thyroglossal duct cyst(TDC). Methods Forty-one TDC were taken HFUS and the location, boundary,shape,interal echo of lesions and the relation to hyoid bone were observed. The periphery and internal blood flow signal were detected by color Doppler flow imaging. The results of HFUS were compared with those of pathology after operation. The cases were divided into groups according to pathological types and were compared with acoustic image shows. Results All cases were diagnosed TDC by pathology after operation. Internal walls of 9 TDC consist of cilium columnar epithelium, 19 consist of stratified pavement epithelium and 13 consist of this two epitheliums. HFUS showed different pathological types had different ultrasonic appearances. In this study, 77.8%(7/9) TDC with columnar epithelium showed echoless,84.2 (16/19) TDC with pavement epithelium showed similar solid echopattern and TDC with two epitheliums mainly showed similar solid echopattern and multi-room cyst. Hyperechogenicity of hyoid bone displayed around the lesion in 80.5%(33/41)TDC. No blood flow signal showed in 41 TDC and a little punctiform blood flow signal showed in the periphery of 5 TDC. The diagnose accordance rate of HFUS in TDC was 95.1%(39/41). Conclusions HFUS can clearly show the location, boundary, shape,interal echo of TDC and its relation to hyoid bone. HFUS is important for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of TDC.

Objective To probe the value of color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU) in differential diagnosis of the pure mucinous adenocarcinoma of breast (PMAB) and adenofibroma of breast (AFB).Methods Twenty-five cases of PMAB and 30 cases AFB were examined by CDU. The sonographic appearance, interior and peripheral blood flow distribution and Doppler frequency of the tumors were observed and analyzed. The results of the diagnoses of CDU and the pathologies were compared. Results The diagnostic rates of PMAB and AFB by CDU were 76.0% and 93.3%, respectively. The clear peplos was observed in 90% of AFB, and internal even echoes. Yet no peplos was observed in PMAB, and the internal echoes of most PMAB were confused and disordered. The detection rate of Ⅰ ～ Ⅱ stage blood flow in adenofibroma of breast was only 40% and that of Ⅰ ～ Ⅲ stage blood flow in PMAB was high to 76%.The detection rate of blood flow stage and the resistant index (RI) of the blood flow frequency spectrum of PMAB and AFB were significantly different. Conclusions CDU has significant clinical value in differential diagnosis of pure mucinous adenocarcinoma and adenofibroma of breast.

Objective To probe the differential diagnostic value of color Doppler ultrasonography(CDU)in cystitis glandularis.Methods Thirty-nine cystitis glandularis and 192 bladder cancer were examined with CDU.The location,shape,boundary,internal echo and relationship with wall of urinary bladder of lesion were observed.Internal blood flow disposition of lesion were detection.The results of CDU were compared with those of cistoscope biopsy and pathologic diagnosis after operation.Results 59.0%(23/39)cystitis glandularis and 52.9%(74/140)bladder cancer lesions located in trigone of bladder and surrounded the orifice of ureter.53.8%(21/39)cystitis glandularis showed part wall thickening and 72.9%(140/192)bladder cancer showed single nodus or bolus.Sacculiform anechoic area were observed in 69.2%(27/39)cystitis glandularis and were not observed in bladder cancer.Punctiform hyperechogenicity appeared in periphery of 48.4%(93/192)bladder cancer and 7.7%(3/39)cystitis glandularis.The detection rate of interior blood flow signal of bladder cancer was 84.9%(163/1 92),which was obviously higher than that of cystitis glandularis.The diagnostic accurate rates of CDU in cystitis glandularis and bladder cancer were 84.6%(33/39)and 95.3%(183/192),respectively.Conclusions CDU can clear display the location,shape,boundary,internal echo and relationship with wall of urinary bladder of cystitis glandularis and is of important value in diagnosis,differential diagnosis and clinical fllow-up of cystitis glandularis.

AIM　To investigate the poteintation of vincristine-induecd apoptosis by tetrandrine, neferine and dauricine isolated from Chinese medicinal plants in the human mammary MCF-7 multidrug resistant cells. METHODS　The apoptotic cells were detected by fluorescent staining of a combination of Hoechst 33342 and propidium iodide (PI), flow cytometry and agarose electrophoresis. RESULTS　The apoptotic cells induced by vincristine alone accounted for about 10% of all the cancer cells, while the percentage of apoptotic cells induced by a combination of vincristine with tetrandrine, neferine, or dauricine was found to be significantly higher than that by vincristine alone, and their reversal effects were positively correlated with the drug concentration and the exposure time. In addition, tetrandrine was shown to be the most potent in the reversal efficacy among the three compounds to be tested for apoptosis in vitro. CONCLUSION　Tetrandrine, neferine and dauricine showed obvious potenitiation of vincristine-induced apoptosis in the human mammary MCF-7 multidrug-resistant cells.

ObjectiveTo probe the value of transrectum ultrasound (TRUS) in evaluating the effect of new adjuvant therapy (NAT) in treating middle-low level rectal cancer (MLLRC).MethodsTRUS was used to examine 82 cases of MLLRC before and after NAT.All cases were pathologically confirmed.The results of TRUS before and after NAT were compared.ResultsThe diagnostic rate of TRUS in MLLRC was 97.6％(80/82).The up to down range and thickness of foci of 80 cases which were detected by TRUS before NAT showed different degree diminution after NAT( P ＜0.05).The number of lymph node around rectum decreased obviously ( P ＜0.05).Only the lymph nodes of 5 cases of all lymph nodes detected by TRUS before and after NAT showed dot flow signal.ConclusionsTRUS can clearly showed the MLLRC foci,internal flow signal and lymph nodes around rectum.This is of important value in evaluating the effect of NAT,choosing the therapeutic schedule and avoiding over therapy.

Objective To probe the value of color Doppler flow imaging(CDFI) in diagnosis of borderline ovarian epithelial tumors (BOET).Methods Thirty-six cases of BOET,139 cases of ovarial cystadenoma and 66 cases of ovarial cystadenocarcinoma were diagnosed pathologically.All cases were preoperatively detected by CDFI.Tumor sign CA125 was also detected.The size,boundary,internal echo and internal flow distribution were observed.The results of CDFI of different diseases were contrasted.Results Ultrasonic diagnosis rate was 75 ％ (27/36) in BOET,90.6 ％ (126/139) in ovarial cystadenoma and 92.4 ％ (61/66) in ovarial cystadenocarcinoma.Positive rate of CA125 of ovarial cystadenocarcinoma was obviously higher than those of BOET and ovarial cystadenoma.Positive rate of CA125 of ovarial cystadenocarcinoma containing solid was especially higher than that of BOET containing solid.Ovarial cystadenoma mainly showed single cavity,few or without solid as well as hematoasthenia or asanguineous.BOET and ovarial cystadenocarcinoma mainly showed multi-cavity,more solid as well as plentiful blood flow.Blood flow of BOET distributed regularly comparing with ovarial cystadenocarcinoma.Conclusions Characteristics of CDFI combining results of CA125 can provide powerful reference for diagnosise and differentiate diagnosis of BOET and more information diagnostic information for clinic to chosing treatment scheme and postoperative long-term follow-up.

Objective To investigate the radiosensitivity effects of poly ADP-ribose polymerase-1 (PARP-1) inhibitor 3-amion benzamide (3-AB) on the BRCA non-mutant and BRCA mutant breast cancer cells,and to explore the regulatory mechanism of PARP-1 and BRCA in radiation-induced DNA damage repair.Methods MDA-MB-436 cells and MDA-MB-231 cells were divided into four groups respectively as the control (CTRL),ionizing radiation alone (IR),3-AB alone (3-AB),and ionizing radiation combined with 3-AB(IR + 3-AB)group.γ-H2AX foci were detected by immunofluorescence assay.The radiosensitivity of breast cancer cells was evaluated by clonogenic survival assay.The percentage of apoptotic cells was assessed by flow cytometry.Results Compared with MDA-MB-231 cells,MDA-MB-436 cells had a higher radiosensitivity and produced more γ-H2AX foci(t =4.57,P ＜ 0.05),which was further increased by 3-AB.The DNA damage of MDA-MB-436 cells in the IR + 3-AB group was the most remarkable (t =3.26,P ＜ 0.05).Flow cytometry showed that the cells in the IR + 3-AB group had the highest rate of apoptosis (t=3.81,P ＜ 0.05),and the apoptosis rate of MDA-MB-436 cells was significantly higher than MDA-MB-231 cells (t =2.96,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The radiosensetivity of BRCA mutant cells MDA-MB-436 is significantly higher than that of non-BRCA mutant cells MDA-MB-231.Inhibition of PARP-1 can further increase the apoptosis and radiosensitivity of BRCA-mutant cells by further blocking the repair of DNA single-strand break induced by ionizing radiation.