2.Accelerated growth of postradiation dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in left subaxillary region during pregnancy:a case report
Haibin WANG ; Laihua LUO ; Yong AI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;(11):816-818
A 30-year-old woman presented with a 5-year history of recurrent nodular lesions in the left subaxillary region,which had rapidly grown for 7 weeks.Five years prior to the presentation,she received breast conservation surgery and radiotherapy for left breast cancer,thereafter,chronic radiation dermatitis developed in the left subaxillary region.Two years after the operation,three soybean-sized bright red nodules appeared in the lesions of radiation dermatitis,and slowly enlarged.Subsequently,the nodules were resected,but a local recurrence was observed 3 weeks after the resection.The recurrent masses underwent accelerated growth during her pregnancy,and the growth was obviously inhibited after the termination of pregnancy.Physical examination revealed a quasi-elliptic,dark or bright red plaque measuring about 18 cm × 14 cm with a smooth surface in left subaxillary region,and in the center of the plaque was a bright red,hemispheric,elevated lesion measuring 10 cm × 9 cm × 5 cm with erosions or pitchy crusts on the surface.Histopathology of the lesions showed that the tumor was located in the dermis and consisted of densely packed uniform spindle-shaped cells arranged in a characteristic storiform or whirlpool pattern.Some cell nuclei showed atypia,and few mitoses were observed.In some parts of the lesion,tumor cells were arranged in a herringbone pattern.Immunohistochemistry revealed that the tumor cells stained positive for vimentin(strongly)and actin(weakly),but negative for CD34.Based on these findings,a diagnosis of postradiation dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans(fibrosarcoma type)was made.
3.HPLC fingerprint of Yaotongning Capsule
Li AI ; Guoan LUO ; Yiming WANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(10):-
AIM:To establish the fingerprint analysis method of Yaotongning Capsule by HPLC-DAD.METHODS:This experiment used homogeneous design to optimize extract method.the analysis was performed on an Agilent C_ 18(4.6 mm?250 mm,5 ?m.)column with a acetonitrile-0.2 acetic acid,0.2% triethylamine.Detection time was 60 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the wavelength was at 254 nm.Effect of solvents time and method of extract on experiment was studied,then calculated fingerprint similarities to evaluate,the samples' stability.RESULTS:15 peaks including strychnine,brucine,glycyrrhizic acid,ecdy sterone and ephephedrine,were separated on HPLC fingerprint in Yaotongning Capsule.CONCLUSION:The method is reliable,accurate and can be used as a quality control for Yaotongning Capsule.
4.Total hip replacement in patients with congenital dislocation of hip
Ai GUO ; Zhiyi WANG ; Xianzheng LUO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 1996;0(09):-
Objectiv e To evaluate the mid-term and long-term clinical outcome of total hip re-pl ace ment in patients with hip congenital dislocation.Methods From June198 3to Decem ber1998,36hips in32patients di agnosed as congenital disloca tion of hip(CDH),aged22to69years old(with the mean of 48.5years), were treated with total hip replacement (THR).Thirty-one hips of 28patient s were fol lowed-up with the duration of 9.5years(3.5to18years).Ac c ording to our system,the congen ital dys-pla sia of hip was divid ed into th ree degrees:the first degree was subluxation in15hips,the second degree was in termedi ate dislo cation in11hips,and the third degree was high dislocatio n in5hips.The fixation of the prosthetic compo nents was as follows :10cup s and12stems with cement,21cups and19stems with un-cement.In acetab ula r preparation,most of the patients with subluxation(13hips)underwent deep ening of the acetabu lum and were installed with larger cups;deepening of the acetabulum,smaller cup and auto femoral grafting on the su perior lip fixed w ith screws were performed in2hips with subluxation and all of hips with interm e di ate and high dislocation.Results The complications included intra operativ e lesser trochanter fracture in1case,deep vein thrombosis and thromboembolism of femoral artery in1case re spec-tively,limb discrepancy in3cases,asepti c loosening in4cases(1with trochanteric nonunion and migration,1with stem l oosening and2with both stem and cup loosening).The Harrisscore was85in th e other27hips(48scores before surgery).Con clusion Total hip replacement in patients with congenital dislocation of hip could be some what difficult be cause of the liability to complications.The techni cal difficulties en coun-t ered during surgery in cluded the correction of the length of bilateral lower extremi ty,the balance of the abductor muscles,the re lease of the soft tis sue,the dealing of the su perior segmental defect of acetabulum and selectio n of the compo nents.
5.Bone metabolic markers in primary osteoporosis typeⅡ
Guiping AI ; Ling LUO ; Deqin GAO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2000;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the relationship between age and biochemical markers of bone absorption and bone formation in old men. Methods Urinary deoxypyridinoline crosslinks (Dpd),calcium (Ca),serum bone g1aprotein (BGP),procollagen I C terminal peptides (PICP) and testosterone (Tes) were determined by ELISA. Urinary hydroxyproline (Hyp) was tested by HPLC,and bone specific alkaline phosphatase (BALP) was assayed by electrophoresis. The data from 210 old man were compared with those of postmenopausal women and young men. Results As the age increased in old men, the levels of bone absorption markers increased (Dpd:12.6%,Hyp:23.5%), and bone formation markers decreased (BGP:3.1%,PICP:45.9%).The average level of Dpd in old men was (4.53?1.34) nmol/mmolCre, lower than that of postmenopausal women [(7.90?3.27) nmol/mmolCre] and young men [(6.78?3.31) mol/mmolCre], t test P
6.Osteoporosis and vertebral fracture
Xianzheng LUO ; Ai GUO ; Baojun WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(02):-
Fracture is the most serious complication caused by osteopor osis. Vertebral fracture in osteoporosis is a strong risk factor for new fractur es as well as an important parameter in prognosticating new fractures. As a stro ng risk factor, vertebral fracture reflects the degeneration of the structure of bone and the reduction of bone mineral density (BMD). Therefore, it is more val uable in predicting the risk of refracture when the reduction of BMD and vertebr al fracture is reflected. It is more convenient and easier to evaluate vertebral fracture by radiographic grading and semiquantitative grading scheme without me asuring the vertebral height. To evaluate the drugs for osteoporosis objectively and accurately, their effects on both BMD and vertebral fracture should be take n into consideration. The ideal drug should be one that can increase BMD and red uce the risk of vertebral fracture.
7.Clinical application of impulse oscillation system determining bronchodilator reversibility test in the children of different ages
Wanmin XIA ; Tao AI ; Ronghua LUO ; Li WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(9):22-25
Objective To explotr clinical application of impulse oscillation system(IOS)determining bronchodilator reversibility test and the impact of age factor on positive values of bronchoddilator reversibility test in children.Methods Two hundred and fifteen patients during asthma attack were recruited randomly for this study.They were divided into three groups according to their age(4-7 year-old group,8-11 year-old group and 12-16 year-old group).Mensurated MEFV and IOS lung function.Carried on the bronchial dilation test with the results.Forced expiratory volume in first second(FEV1),the sensitivity and specificity of IOS parameters,total respiratory impedance(Zrs),respiratory resistance at 5 Hz(R5)and 20 Hz(R20),reactance at 5 Hz(X5)and resonant frequency(Fres)for diagnosing asthma at different improvement levels after inhalation of bronchedilator were calculated respectively through using FEV1 as a "sold standard"in the different age groups.Results After inhalation of bronchodilator,Fres,Zrs,R5,X5 and R20 of IOS were improved significantly.The improvement of X5 was the most obvious,however the decline of R20 was the lowest.The improving rate of Fres,Zrs,R5 had very significant difference in the three age groups(P<0.01).It displayed that the age factor was very important impact factor on the improving rate of Fres,Zrs,R5,however the improving rate of X5 was on difference in the three age groups(P>0.05).In the three age groups,there were significantly positive correlations between X5,R5,Zrs and FEV1(P<0.01).there wash't correlations between R20 and FEV1 in the 4-7 year-old group and the 12-16 year-old group(P>0.05).Furthermore,when an increase of FEV1 equaling to or greater than 15% was used as reference for positive bronchial reversibility,the improve rate of Fres,Zrs,R5,and X5 equaled to or greater than 13%,23%,17%,31%,respectively in 4-7 year-old group,18%,26%,25%,32%,respectively in 8-11 year-old group,25%,28%,28%,36%,respectively in 12-16 year-old group. Conclusions IOS can be used to assess bronchodilator reversibility test in children,and age factors should be paid attention.
8.Effect of RNA interference on the bionomics of Cathepsin L of hepatoma carcinoma cells
Yun JIN ; Ding LUO ; Junhua AI ; Jiahong DONG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(12):931-934
Objective To explore the effect of RNA interference on the bionomics of Cathepsin L of hepatoma carcinoma cells. Methods In this study, the experimental group was the Cathepsin L RNA interference group. Control groups were the normal blank hepatoma carcinoma cell group (the blank group) and the Cathepsin LRNA interference blank group (the fluorescence control group). Observing times were ld,3d and 6d after RNA interference. Transfection efficiency in each group was observed. Expression of Cathepsin L of hepatoma cells was detected by immunofluorescence, RT-PCR and WB. Cell vigor was detected by MTT assay. Changes in the cell cycle and apoptosis were observed by flow cytometry. Transwell cabin was used to detect the changes of cell invasive power.Results In the experimental group, Cathepsin L mRNA level and protein level significantly decreased, the proliferation index significantly decreased and apoptosis index significantly increased. The invasive power also decreased. Conclusion RNAi interference can inhibit Cathepsin L expression, cell proliferation and cell invasive power efficiently.
9.Detection of peak expiratory flow in 446 healthy children in Chengdu
Lei ZHANG ; Tao AI ; Ronghua LUO ; Yan REN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(33):16-18
Objective To explore the reference values of peak expiratory flow (PEF) for 4.0-14.0 years old children in Chengdu.Methods From November 2011 to May 2012,a total of 446 healthy children were enrolled in this study.PEF was measured using expiratory peak velocimeter and lung function meter.Children's age,sex,height and weight were recorded.Impact factors for PEF were investigated by multiple stepwise regression analysis.Results The PEF detected by expiratory peak velocimeter and lung function meter had a good correlation (r =0.920,P < 0.01).Boys own higher peak expiratory flow rate than girls.The level of PEF had the best correlation with height,next was weight and age.The level of PEF increased with the increase of height,age.Some children PEF value was less than 80% lower limits of lower limits of normal.The PEF could be obtained from height and age.Conclusions Males and females PEF can be calculated according to children's height.Set up the PEF equation about the expiratory peak velocimeter and lung function meter.
10.Change of Urinary Leukotriene E_4 Level in Children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis and Its Clinical Significance
Ai-zhen, WANG ; Zhen-yu, ZHANG ; Luo-zhong, ZHAO
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(16):-
Objective To explore the clinical significance of urinary leukotriene E4(LTE4) in children with respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) bronchiolitis.Methods Forty infants with bronchiolitis were enrolled for the identification of RSV-Ag from the nasopharyngeal secretions.Forty cases who were found to be positive of RSV were put into RSV bronchiolitis group.According to the severity of illness,the infants in RSV bronchiolitis group were separated into 2 subgroups:mild illness group (24 cases) and moderate illness group (16 cases).Thirty healthy children were chosen as healthy control group.Urine of the patients in RSV bronchiolitis group was collected in acute phase (on the 1st day) and recovery phase (on the 7th day after the admission).Urine of children in control group was collected .Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to assay the level of urinary LTE4.Results The levels of LTE4 in healthy control group (M,Q) were 1.28 pmol?mmol-1,1.72 pmol?mmol-1,while the levels of LTE4 in acute phase in RSV bronchiolitis group (M,Q were 30.52 pmol?mmol-1,23.56 pmol?mmol-1,and the levels of LTE4 in recovery phase in RSV bronchiolitis group (M,Q) were 3.98 pmol?mmol-1,3.43 pmol?mmol-1.Urinary LTE4 levels in acute phase in RSV bronchiolitis group were significantly higher than those in healthy control group (P