1.MRI appearancs of heterotopic gray matter
Jianxun ZOU ; Wanqing XIANG ; Jingli ZHU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(5):834-835
Objective To explore the MRI appearances of heterotopic gray matter. Methods The appearances of MRI of heterotopic gray matter(n=12) confirmed were analyzed retrospectively. Results In the 12 cases,3 lesions were nodular,9 lesions were lamellar. MRI can clearly show the lesions. On T1-WIs and T2-WIs,these lesions appeared isointense to the normal gray matter. 2 lesions associated with arachnoid cyst,2 lesions with schizencephaly and 1 lesion with dysgenesis of the corpus callosum and lipoma of midline. During contrast on MRI(n=5) ,all lesions show unenhancement. Conclusion The MRI have characteristics in diagnosis of heterotopic gray matter and is the best method.
2.Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging of peripheral nerve traction injury and its correlation with histology
Qiao ZOU ; Xinchun LI ; Zhongjun HOU ; Jingcong CHEN ; Qi WAN ; Chongpeng SUN ; Jiaxuan ZHOU ; Jianxun HE
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(22):3562-3565
Objective To make sciatic nerve traction injury models of rabbit , in order to prospectively evaluate possibility and accuracy of diffusion tensor tracking (DTT) in sciatic nerve injures. Methods The right sciatic nerves of 32 New Zealand white rabbits were selected for traction injury , and the left sciatic nerves were the sham operation side. DTI scan was performed before and after the operation on 1st day , 3rd day, and 1 week, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8th week respectively, and DTT was reconstructed. Then the length of reconstructed fiber tracts and fiber density index were calculated. After the MRI scan , the sciatic nerve was removed to perform pathologic examination at different time points. Results The difference of the length of reconstructed fiber tracts between nerve traction injury and sham operation side was significant at 1 day~2weeks after operation (P<0.05), while the difference was not significant at 3~8 weeks.The fiber density index of nerve traction injury and sham operation side was significantly different at 1 day~8 weeks(P<0.05). 1day after operation, myelin sheath of traction portion was obviously twisting. 3 days after operation , a large amount of myelin sheath broke down. 2 weeks after operation , axon, myelin sheath degeneration and regeneration coexisted at the same time. 8 weeks after operation , nerve fibers regenerated and restored to normal structure. Conclusion The length time curve and density index-time curve of nerve traction injury are consistent with the changes of pathology , which can be used as a supplementary method to evaluate the degeneration and regeneration in nerve injury.
3.Procedure for correction of inverted nipple using tiny incision with primary breast ducts reserved
Youchen XIA ; Bi LI ; Jianxun MA ; Lijun ZOU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(3):171-173
Objective:To discuss the procedure for correction of inverted nipple using tiny incision with primary breast ducts reserved.Methods:A total of 35 patients (63 sides) with primary inverted nipples from January 2006 to March 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. Tiny radial incisions were made on the areola around the base of the inverted nipple which had been pulled out. Without skin removed, shorten fiber bundles which caused nipple inverted were totally cut and released. While the primary breast ducts were preserved, purse-string suture was taken around the base of the nipple. The nipple protector was prepared by ourselves, and the nipple was pulled and suspended for 2-6 months.Results:Sixty-three sides of 35 patients with inverted nipples were successfully corrected by this minimally invasive surgery. There was no nipple necrosis. One patient developed mild swelling 3 weeks after operation, and the swelling subsided after symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment. The average follow-up period was 39 months. After removing the nipple protector, 2 sides (2/63) had a certain degree of recurrence. The rest of the nipples had ideal shape, no obvious scar, good nipple feeling, and retained the possibility of lactation.Conclusions:The procedure for correction of inverted nipple using tiny incision with primary breast ducts reserved has advantages of minimal invasion, safety, less pain, while retaining the possibility of lactation in the future. The clinical effect is satisfactory. It is especially suitable for the correction of type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ inverted nipples.
4.To study the correlation between LI-RADS category with tumor differentiation, Ki67 index, microvascular infiltration, and prognosis in HCC
Bingrong LI ; Jianxun ZOU ; Qiaoying JI ; Shuqian MAN ; Hai ZHANG ; Hongming SUN ; Xiao CHEN ; Yangrui XIAO ; Zufei WANG ; Kun ZHANG ; Shi WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2021;27(12):900-904
Objective:To study the correlation between liver imaging reporting and data system (LI-RADS) category with tumor differentiation, Ki67 index, microvascular infiltration, and predictive prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and radiological data of 178 patients with HCC who were confirmed by histopathological studies after liver resection between January 2015 and September 2020 at Lishui Central Hospital and Lishui People’s Hospital. There were 156 males and 22 females, with age of (57±10) years old. These patients were assessed for LI-RADS categories according to the 2018 version of LI-RADS, and they were divided into 4 groups according to the assessment results: 12 patients with LI-RADS-3 (the LI-RADS-3 group); 26 patients with LI-RADS-4 (the LI-RADS-4 group); 102 patients with LI-RADS-5 (the LI-RADS-5 group); and 38 patients with LI-RADS-M (the LI-RADS-M group). The patients' general information, tumor markers, pathology and other clinical data were recorded. Correlation analysis between the LI-RADS category with pathology was performed by the Kendall's tau-b test. Survival analysis between groups was performed by the Kaplan-Meier analysis. The Cox regression risk model was used to analyze the relationship between these variables with the risk of death.Results:The Kendall's tau-b test showed that LI-RADS category was positively correlated with the degree of tumor differentiation ( t=0.204, P=0.002), but not with microvascular infiltration and Ki 67 index ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for 4.2 to 84.2 months (median follow-up 36.3 months). By the end of follow-up, 31 patients had died and 147 patients were alive. The cumulative 1-year and 3-year survival rates of the LI-RADS-5 group were 97% and 90% respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the LI-RADS-M group (81% and 63%), and the LI-RADS-4 group (96% and 81%), ( P<0.05). The cumulative 1-year and 3-year survival rates of patients in the LI-RADS-3 group were 100% and 67% respectively, and there was no statistically significant difference with the LI-RADS-5 group ( P>0.05). The Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that tumor glycoantigen 199 (>50 μl/ml) to be an independent influencing factor in survival of HCC patients ( HR=0.43, 95% CI: 0.24-0.76, P=0.004). Conclusion:The LI-RADS category of HCC was positively correlated with the degree of tumor differentiation, and patients with HCC meeting the LI-RADS-5 criteria had relatively better prognosis.