1.Value of MRI in the diagnosis of benign and malignant of breast cystic lesion with thin-wall
Yu JIA ; Cuiju HE ; Yahong LUO ; Tao YU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2018;52(9):673-676
Objective To investigate the value of differential diagnosis of benign and malignant of breast cystic lesion with thin-wall in MRI. Methods Retrospective analysis from January 2012 to December 2016 Liaoning Cancer Hospital diagnosis confirmed by surgery and pathology, and a total of 81 lesions (76 patients) of breast cystic lesions with thin-wall on MRI enhanced images (thickness no more than 5 mm, mural node less than 10 mm and solid position less than 50%)were enrolled. All patients underwent bilateral breast plain scan and dynamic contrast-enhanced scan. Using MRI breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS) standard to analyze the MRI plain scan and dynamic contrast-enhanced scan images. Analysis of the margin of the lesion, internal enhancing features and time signal intensity curve (TIC) type and other characteristics. The feature of wall margin, thickness and enhancement form, mural nodules and internal septation morphological were analysed by Chi-square test. TIC type and wall nodule position were analysed by Fisher method. Wall nodule sizes were analysed by using independent sample t test. Results Of the 81 lesions, 67 were benign lesions and 14 were malignant. Among benign lesions, 56 were with well-defined margin, 58 were with uniform wall thickness and 7 were with mural nodule. Among malignant lesions, 5 were with well-defined margin, 8 were with uniform wall thickness and 9 were with mural nodule, which showed statistically significant difference between benign and malignant lesions (P<0.05). Of the 9 malignant lesions with wall nodules, 7 were located outside the wall, 1 between the wall, and 1 within the wall. Of the 7 benign lesions with wall nodules, 4 were located between the wall, 1 within the wall and 2 outside the wall, which were significant difference in the location of nodules between benign and malignant lesion (χ2=6.228,P=0.043). There was no significant difference between benign and malignant lesions in the homogeneous enhancing, internal separations and wall nodule size (P>0.05). Nine lesions can not obtain TIC to analyse enhancement degree due to thin linear enhancement of cyst wall. Through the analysis of TIC type of 58 benign lesions and 14 malignant lesions, Type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ TIC were more commonly presented in benign lesions. Type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ were more commonly found in malignant lesions, and TIC types were statistically different (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the degree of cystic wall enhancement (P>0.05). Conclusion Most of breast cystic lesion with thin-wall are benign lesion, cystic wall enhancement characteristics combined with time-signal intensity curve helps to find malignant lesion.
2.Household air pollution and lung cancer in China: a review of studies in Xuanwei.
Wei Jie SEOW ; Wei HU ; Roel VERMEULEN ; H Dean Hosgood III ; George S DOWNWARD ; Robert S CHAPMAN ; Xingzhou HE ; Bryan A BASSIG ; Christopher KIM ; Cuiju WEN ; Nathaniel ROTHMAN ; Qing LAN
Chinese Journal of Cancer 2014;33(10):471-475
Over half of the world's population is exposed to household air pollution from the burning of solid fuels at home. Household air pollution from solid fuel use is a leading risk factor for global disease and remains a major public health problem, especially in low- and mid-income countries. This is a particularly serious problem in China, where many people in rural areas still use coal for household heating and cooking. This review focuses on several decades of research carried out in Xuanwei County, Yunnan Province, where household coal use is a major source of household air pollution and where studies have linked household air pollution exposure to high rates of lung cancer. We conducted a series of case-control and cohort studies in Xuanwei to characterize the lung cancer risk in this population and the factors associated with it. We found lung cancer risk to vary substantially between different coal types, with a higher risk associated with smoky (i.e., bituminous) coal use compared to smokeless (i.e., anthracite) coal use. The installation of a chimney in homes resulted in a substantial reduction in lung cancer incidence and mortality. Overall, our research underscores the need among existing coal users to improve ventilation, use the least toxic fuel, and eventually move toward the use of cleaner fuels, such as gas and electricity.
Air Pollution, Indoor
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adverse effects
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China
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Coal
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adverse effects
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classification
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Cohort Studies
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Cooking
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Fossil Fuels
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Heating
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Humans
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Incidence
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Lung Neoplasms
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etiology
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mortality
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Risk Factors
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Smoke
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adverse effects
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Smoking