1.Papillary thyroid carcinoma: comparison between CT features and pathologic findings
Hongna TAN ; Yajia GU ; Weijun PENG ; Wentao YANG ; Dan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(8):799-804
llary-like mural nodules of PTC showed less enhancement on post-contrast CT and cervical lymph node metastases were more frequently seen in PTC.
2.Effects of long-term low-level arsenic exposure through drinking water on cognitive learning in mice
Pengxiang YANG ; Jing JIE ; Yue YANG ; Lili YUAN ; Hongna SUN ; Yanmei YANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(4):260-263
Objective To observe the effects of long-term low dose arsenic exposure through drinking water on learning ability of different generations of C3H and Balb/c mice.Methods Mice (C3H and Balb/c) were exposed to arsenic at 0 mg/L (control) and 85 mg/L (20 female mice and 10 male mice per group).The control group and F1,F2,F3 and F4 mice were selected and divided into 5 experimental groups,8 mice in each group.Their offsprings were detected by the Morris water maze test (the average escape latency of 1 to 5 days) and spatial probe test (the times of through target area on the sixth day).Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 18.0 software.Results The average escape latencies of 1 to 5 days in C3H control group were (48.09 ± 2.63),(46.09 ± 3.27),(42.72 ± 3.29),(39.31 ± 2.69) and (36.75 ± 3.92) s,F1 were (49.59 ± 3.29),(47.34 ± 3.01),(44.28 ± 6.58),(44.50 ±1.67) and (42.16 ± 2.27) s,F2 were (51.41 ± 0.78),(48.88 ± 1.45),(45.54 ± 1.46),(43.94 ± 1.69) and (42.22 ± 3.27) s,F3 were (50.91 ± 4.20),(49.78 ± 5.18),(48.03 3.45),(46.16 ± 4.42) and (44.06 ± 1.04) s,F4 were (52.66 ± 4.60),(52.38 ± 5.78),(49.06 ± 1.22),(47.69 ± 2.34) and (46.47 ± 1.56) s.The average escape latencies of Balb/c control group were (50.91 ± 2.84),(47.03 ± 4.22),(45.56 ± 4.53),(39.72 ± 5.90) and (36.22 ± 4.85) s,F1 were (50.47 ±3.20),(48.25 ± 6.53),(47.13 ± 1.25),(43.72 ± 4.27) and (40.66 ± 4.52) s,F2 were (51.31 ± 4.73),(48.88 ± 1.53),(46.56 ± 1.43),(44.25 ± 1.16) and (41.20 ± 3.79) s,F3 were (51.72 ± 3.54),(50.78 ± 4.45),(45.03 ± 3.56),(41.19 ±5.63) and (42.81 ± 6.29) s,F4 were (53.34 ± 4.60),(52.34 ± 2.77),(48.72 ± 5.92),(46.97 ± 7.38) and (44.94 ± 1.75) s.On the fourth and fifth days of F1,F2,F3 and F4 generations of C3H,the escape latencies between generations were significantly different (all P < 0.05).The times of through target area in the sixth day of the C3H control group and F1,F2,F3 and F4 mice were 2.25,1.75,1.63,1.50 and 1.38,Balb/c were 2.13,1.75,1.63,1.38 and 1.13.Conclusion Arsenic accumulation due to serial passage of C3H and Balb/c through long-term low doses arsenic exposure through drinking water has resulted in decreased learning and memory ability.
3.A study on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and anterior cerebral infarction
Kai YU ; Yongjun WANG ; Yinglin YAN ; Chun BAI ; Suying GAO ; Hongna YANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2009;48(2):130-132
Objective To study the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MS) and anterior circulation infarction (ACI). Methods 271 ACI patients (166 men and 105 women) who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of China Guideline for Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment were enrolled. 147 control subjects (67 men and 80 women) without the clinical signs of cerebral infarction but with detailed case history, physical examination and CT or MRI were also selected. The prevalence and risk of MS were observed in the ACI and control group. MS was defined with the modified criteria in Chinese. Results The prevalence of MS in the ACI group and control subjects was respectively 43.17% and 19.05%. The prevalence of MS was significantly higher in the ACI group as compared with the control subjects (P<0.01). The component level of MS were significandy different between the two groups (P< 0.05). MS was associated with a 3.7 fold higher risk of ACI (P<0.01). Conclusions There is a close relationship between MS and ACI. MS is an important risk factor of ACI.
4.Analysis of correlation between hyperuricemia and blood lipids of the elderly in Hebei Renqiu
Lihua XU ; Yinglin YAN ; Kai YU ; Hongna YANG ; Fang LI ; Suying GAO ; Yan HE
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(18):2729-2732
Objective To investigate the hyperuricemia(HUA)and the correlation of blood lipids of the 60 -70years peple in Renqiu area,and to provide the basis for guiding prevention and treatment of the elderly disease the region.Methods According to the cluster random sampling method,Renqiu permanent residents with the age of 60 to 70 years were selected as a screening object.In the total 5 010 cases screened object,2 163 were male(43.2%),2 847 were female(56.8%),with an average age of(64.29 ±3.05)years.The data of blood uric acid and total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG),high -density lipoprotein(HDL -C),low -density lipoprotein(LDL -C)were collected.The rela-tionship between blood uric acid and blood lipids were analyzed.Logistic regression method was used to analysis the relationship between the hyperuricemia and lipids components.Results The overall prevalence of hyperuricemia in Renqiu was 6.1%(9.8% in male,3.2% in female).In men HUA group,the levels of blood uric acid,TG and LDL-L were 464.10(438.00 -508.65)μmol/L,1.54(1.00 -2.19)mmol/Land 2.66(2.25 -3.22)mmol/L,which were higher than those of normal uric acid group of 294.00(249.90 -338.08)μmol/L,1.13(0.84 -1.65)mmol/L and 2.57(2.12 -3.01)mmol/L(P <0.05).In women HUA group,the levels of blood uric acid,TG and LDL -L were 454.15(434.15 -480.78)μmol/L,2.14(1.47 -3.18)mmol/L and 2.96(2.52 -3.76)mmol/L,which were higher than those of normal uric acid group of 250.80(209.00 -299.80)μmol/L,1.53(1.10 -2.20)mmol/L and 2.87(2.40 -3.33)mmol/L(P <0.05).Logistic multi -factor regression analysis showed that TG was an independ-ent risk factor for hyperuricemia,and that HDL -L and gender were protective factors.Conclusion Hyperuricemia is closely associated with blood lipid,especially with TG and HDL -L,so we could screening HUA by blood lipid,which can reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease effectively.
5.Relationship between carotid artery intima-media thickness and new ischemic cerebrovascular disease in elderly residents of Renqiu City,Hebei Province
Hongna YANG ; Yinglin YAN ; Kai YU ; Yongjun WANG ; Fang LI ; Yan HE
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;13(5):225-229
Objectives To detect the carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT)with color Doppler ultrasound and to investigate the relationship between CIMT and new ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Methods From May 2012 to October 2013,the cluster random sampling method was used to consecutively enroll 4 412 60 -70 year old residences in Reqiu City for prospective study,including face to face health questionnaire survey,human body measurement,laboratory test,and neck vascular color Doppler ultrasonography. According to whether having new ischemic cerebrovascular disease,the patients who had ischemic cerebrovascular disease in 2013 were divided into either a case group (n = 251)or a control group (n =4 161). The single factor analysis,such as baseline data and CIMT levels in both groups were compared, and the related risk factors for ischemic cerebrovascular disease were analyzed. Results (1)The detection rates of hypertension,cerebrovascular disease,taking antiplatelet agents,carotid artery plaque of the case group were higher than those of the control group (62. 2% [n = 156]vs. 44. 2% [n = 1 838],45. 0%[n = 113]vs. 14. 9% [n = 622],55. 0% [n = 138]vs. 40. 0% [n = 1 663],and 65. 7% [n = 165]vs. 54. 5% [n = 2 266],all P < 0. 05). The systolic blood pressure,insulin,and CIMT levels were higher than those of the control group (158 [141,177]mmHg vs. 152 [137,169]mmHg,8. 07 [4. 77,12. 48]μU/ L vs. 6. 93 [4. 27,11. 60]μU/ L,0. 950 [0. 900,1. 000]mm vs. 0. 925 [0. 900,1. 000]mm,all P <0. 05). The cholesterol level was lower than that of the control group (4. 59 [4. 17,5. 26]mmol/ L vs. 4. 78 [4. 20,5. 36]mmol/ L,P < 0. 05). There were significant differences between the 2 groups. (2)Multivari-ate logistic regression analysis showed that histories of hypertension and cerebral vascular disease and CIMT thickening were the independent risk factors for new ischemic cerebrovascular disease (hypertension:OR, 1. 534,95% CI 1. 166 -2. 017,P = 0. 002;history of cerebral vascular disease:OR,3. 940,95% CI 2. 997 -5.180,P =0.000;and CIMT thickening:OR,12.122,95%CI 2. 327 -63. 163,P =0. 003). Conclusion CIMT, hypertension,and cerebrovascular disease are the independent risk factors for ischemic cerebrovascular disease in Renqiu City,and the monitoring of CIMT is very important.
6.Analysis of the relationship between snoring and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus among elderly residents in Renqiu of Hebei province
Yan HE ; Yinglin YAN ; Ruijun JI ; Kai YU ; Yongjun WANG ; Hongna YANG ; Lihua XU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(8):1149-1153
Objective To investigate the relationship between snoring and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus among elderly urban and rural residents in Renqiu of Hebei province.Methods By random clustered sam-pling inspection,the residents aged 60 to 70 years old were selected in the study,the questionnaire investigation by an-thropometric measurements and laboratory tests were performed in 5 010 elderly people.Screen for 3 604 people who had no previous history of diabetes and currently not to control blood sugar by diet,exercise,medication.The average age was (64.32 ±3.06)years,including 1 608 male(44.6%) and 1 996 female cases(55.4%),snorers 994 cases (27.6%),non-snorers 2 610 cases(72.4%).The patients were followed up for one year.The correlation between snoring and newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus was analyzed.Results There were 217 cases(6.0%) of new-ly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus,which accounted for 79 cases of snoring(36.4%),3 387 cases of non-dia-betic group,which accounted for 915 cases of snoring(27.0%),the difference between the two groups was significant (χ2 =9.003,P<0.05).Took the newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus as the dependent variable,univariate analysis showed that gender(OR=0.479,95% CI:0.639~0.852),history of hypertension(OR=1.463,95% CI:1.111~1.927),family history of diabetes(OR=1.768,95% CI:1.259~2.183),history of stroke or TIA(OR=1.549,95%CI:1.106~2.168),central obesity(OR=1.658,95% CI:1.016 ~1.448),BMI≥28kg/m2 (OR=1.063,95% CI:1.025 ~1.102),fasting glucose(OR=2.065,95% CI:1.854 ~2.299),fasting insulin levels (OR=1.021,95%CI:1.008 ~1.035),cholesterol(OR=1.216,95% CI:1.051 ~1.407),triglycerides(OR=1.188,95%CI:1.089~1.296),snoring(OR=1.547,95% CI:1.161 ~2.060) were related with newly-diag-nosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender(OR=0.595,95% CI:0.368~0.963),history of stroke or TIA(OR=1.586,95%CI:1.085~2.318),fasting glucose(OR=2.059,95%CI:1.833~2.312),snoring(OR=1.592,95% CI:1.089~2.328) were independent risk factor for newly-diag-nosed type 2 diabetes mellitus.Conclusion People aged 60 to 70 in Renqiu suffered newly-diagnosed type 2 diabe-tes mellitus population prevalence of snoring, snoring is closely related to the occurrence and development of type 2 diabetes,type 2 diabetes is increased independent risk factor.Positive and effective screening and control on snoring can effectively reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes.
7.Imaging findings of breast phyllodes tumors and their correlations with pathological features
Yang LIU ; Pange WANG ; Hongna TAN ; Yanna XIA ; Yanzhao TAN ; Hongwei XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(8):1191-1195
Objective To study the radiological appearance and pathological features of breast phyllodes tumors(PTs), and to enhance the knowledge of the tumor.Methods Clinical and imaging findings were reviewed retrospectively in 65 women with PTs confirmed by surgical pathology.61 patients had preoperative MRI and/or sonography, and 44 had preoperative mammography.Then these findings were compared with the pathological results.Results (1)The percentages of benign, borderline and malignant PTs were 32.3%(21/65), 43.1%(28/65) and 24.6%(16/65), respectively,and the mean maximum diameters of these lesions were (4.75±2.62) cm, (5.37±3.11) cm and (4.96±3.82) cm, respectively.There were no statistical difference in lesion''s size among these three types(F=0.247,P=0.782).(2)On the mammograms of these 44 PTs(including 16 cases of benign type, 18 cases of borderline and 10 cases of malignant type), the appearances of radiolucent halo and calcification among these three types showed statistically significant differences(both P<0.05).(3)On the sonography of these 61 PTs(including 19 cases of benign type, 26 cases of borderline and 16 cases of malignant type), the shape among these three types showed statistically significant difference(P<0.05).(4)On the MRI of these 61 PTs(including 21 cases of benign type, 24 cases of borderline and 16 cases of malignant type), internal hypointense septations on T2WI and time intensity curves showed statistically significant differences among these three types(both P<0.05).Conclusion Some radiological appearances of PTs can be used to help determine the histologic subtypes of breast PTs preoperatively.
8.Waist-to-height ratio and body mass index for the prediction of metabolic syndrome in the elderly
Lihua XU ; Yinglin YAN ; Kai YU ; Hongna YANG ; Fang LI ; Yan HE ; Xiaofang YIN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(11):1619-1623,后插2
Objective To investigate waist-to-height ratio(WHtR) and body mass index(BMI) for the screening and prediction of metabolic syndrome and explore the best indicator for predicting metabolic syndrome(MS) in the elderly.Methods A cluster random sampling method was used.5 010 cases aged 60-70 years old of Renqiu permanent residents were selected as a screening subjects.The face to face health questionnaires,anthropometric measurements,and laboratory testing were conducted.Receiver operatiug characteristic (ROC) was used to analyze and calculate the area under the curve(AUC).Results WHtR predict the best point of tangency of MS were 0.54 (men),0.5 5 (women),BMI predict the best point of tangency of MS were 25.25kg/m2 (men),2 5.0 5 kg/m2 (women).In the same gender,the contrast of WHtR and BMI in predicts MS area under the curve,WHtR area under the curve of the larger,WHtR was higher than BMI,WHtR was a better indicator in predicted of MS.Conclusion WHtR and BMI have important roles in the screening and prediction of MS,and WHtR seems to be the best parameter in the screening and prediction of MS in the elderly.
9.The feasibility of breast cancer sentinel lymph node mapping at CT lymphography
Hongna TAN ; Benlong YANG ; Shengping WANG ; Weijun PENG ; Jiong WU ; Yajia GU ; Jian WU ; Min QIAN ; Xiaoxin HU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(5):473-478
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of sentinel lymph node(SLN) mapping with CT lymphography (CT-LG). Methods Twenty-five patients with confirmed breast cancer and no palpably axillary lymph node underwent CT-LG examination. The first one or more lymph nodes along the lymph duct draining from the injection sites to axilla were defined as SLNs, and then the LG results were compared with sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). The over- and underestimation of LG were evaluated. The quality of LG imaging was classified Grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ according to lymph duct appearance on volume rendering (VR). The body mass index (BMI) > 25 was considered obesity. Fisher exact test was used for the statistics. Results (1)Of 25 patients, 5 had local mastectomy history. BMI < 25 was found in 20 cases, and ≥25 was in 5 cases. (2) All SLNs were showed by CT-LG, and Grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ imaging quality were achieved in 21 cases ( 84. 0% ) and 4 cases ( 16. 0% ), respectively. The obese patient tended to have a poor imaging quality ( P < 0. 05 ). (3) Fifty-six SLNs and 45 lymph ducts in all 25 patients were identified on CT-LG. Compared with the results of SLNB, 7 cases ( 28. 0% ) and 9 cases ( 36. 0% ) were over- and underestimated respectively by CT-LG due to obesity and local mastectomy ( P < 0. 05 ). (4) Fifty-two negative SLNs in 18 patients and 15 positive SLNs in 7 patients were confirmed by pathology through SLNB, while 56 SLNs were delineated on CT-LG with 43 negative and 13 positive. The shape in 32. 6% of the negative SLNs (14/43) and 76. 9% of the positive SLNs (10/13) was round,the difference was significant (P<0. 05). The filling defect on the center in 9.3% of negative SLNs (4/43) and 23. 1% of positive SLNs (3/13) was demonstrated, and irregular filling defect on the margin was found only in 30.8% of positive SLNs (4/13). 3 SLNs in 2 patients combined with small satellite lymph nodes on CT-LG were also confirmed to have tumor infiltration. Conclusion CT-LG can clearly demonstrate the breast lymphatic pathway and may potentially be used for breast SLN mapping, while the imaging quality can be influenced by the obesity and local mastectomy.
10.Clinical analysis of 17 cases of LGI1 limbic encephalitis
Xiaoyan GE ; Hongna YANG ; Guoyong JIA ; Cuilan WANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2018;44(4):201-205
Objective The objective of this study was to study LGI1 limbic encephalitis (LE). Methods We performed a retrospective analysis on the clinical features,laboratory findings,imaging profiles and treatment outcomes of 17 patients with LGI1. Results The study included 14 male and 3 female cases. The median age was 61 years old. The clinical manifestations includes 14 cases with cognitive dysfunction, 11 cases with faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDS), 10 cases with focal seizures, 8 cases with generalizedtonic-clonic seizure and 9 cases with mental and behavioral disorder. Among 17 examined patients, there were 16 patients with positive and 1 with negative serum LGI1 antibody (but whose CSF LGI1 antibody was positive). Among 16 examined patients, there were 14 patients with positive cerebrospinal fluid LGI1 antibody. All patients had good responses to the first-line treatment and 2 patients experienced recurrence. During more than one-year follow-up, the recurrence rate was 33% and no patient died. Conclusion LGI1 LE is an autoimmune encephalitis, which is mainly unidirectional progression and can relapse. FBDS and focal seizures usually are first symptoms, followed by cognitive dysfunction. Patients are responded to immunotherapy well and have good prognosis.