1.Progress in immunopathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2015;22(3):190-193
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a common general small-vessel vasculitis among children.The purpura repeated easily.It's called Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis when kidney is involved.The pathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is unknown.In many researches,the levels of serum cytokines are abnormal expression,such as IL-6,IL-21,and IL-33.In rencent researches,cytokines' abnormal expression plays a fatal role in pathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura and Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis.
2.Clinical analysis of the microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment secondary to methylmalonic ;academia in children
Chunzhen LI ; Dongfeng ZHANG ; Ling LIU ; Kunfen LI ; Lanlan GE ; Jingxia WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2016;34(3):217-219
Objectives To review the clinical features in children with methylmalonic academia (MMA) having the primary clinical manifestations of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment. Methods The clinical data of 4 children diagnosed of MMA with the primary clinical manifestations of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment were retrospectively analyzed from August 2013 to present. Results In the four children (two boys and two girls) with the age from nine months to three years seven mouths, two children were diagnosed with MMA combined with homocysteine, and 2 children were diagnosed with MMA, but there was no homocysteine testing. All four children showed moderate to severe anemia, proteinuria, hematuria, and hypertension. One child had abnormal renal function and thrombocytopenia, and manifested as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Renal biopsy was performed in 2 children and they had glomerular sclerosis lesions with renal tubular necrosis and mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis respectively. All children were treated with vitamin B12, and the indexes of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment were improved signiifcantly. Conclusions MMA may be combined with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, renal impairment and even hemolytic uremic syndrome, and the early diagnosis and treatment is required.
3.Effect of microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid on facial photoaging
Lanlan JIANG ; Lan GE ; Yaoying LI ; Gaopeng LIANG ; Zhiqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(2):120-125
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid in improving facial photoaging.Methods:Thirty patients treated for facial photoaging were randomly divided into the combined treatment group and the microneedle radiofrequency group. All patients were female, aged between 30 and 50 years, with an average age of (39.4±4.1) years. The combined treatment group was treated with microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid, and the Microneedle radiofrequency group was treated with microneedle radiofrequency alone. The patients were followed up 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 28 days and 3 months after treatment. The results of VISIA, skin physiology and patients' satisfaction were used to compare the two groups of patients after treatment.Results:After 3 months of treatment, the skin pores (11.98±2.14 vs. 15.54±1.52), brown spots (12.40±1.85 vs. 15.84±1.42), ultraviolet spots (6.74±0.87 vs. 11.20±1.70), skin physiological status (transepidermal water loss): 11.84±1.80 vs 13.09±1.96 g/(h·m) 2, stratum corneum water content: 84.91±2.86 % vs 80.29±3.58 %, melanin index: 110.07±15.02 vs. 122.30±9.97, erythema index: 220.43±19.69 vs. 236.30±16.55), elasticity (75.98±3.94 vs. 69.89±3.58), epidermal thickness (1401.33±178.43 vs. 1217.13±139.77), skin color improvement (effective rate 86.7% vs. 40.0%) and patients' satisfaction (total satisfaction was 93.3% vs 67.0%) in the combined treatment group were significantly superior than those in the microneedle radiofrequency group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The reaction of moderate and severe erythema (the incidence rate 40.0% vs. 86.7%) and edema (the incidence rate 26.7% vs. 80.0%) in the combined treatment group was also significantly lower than that in the microneedle radiofrequency group ( P<0.05). No adverse pigmentation was reported in both groups after treatment. Conclusions:The combination of microneedle radiofrequency and supramolecular salicylic acid in the treatment of facial photoaging has definite clinical effect and high safety, which is worthy of clinical application.
4.Case report of sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome
Xin CHEN ; Junchen FANG ; Chunzhen LI ; Lanlan GE ; Ling LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(17):1347-1350
The data of a child with sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS) admitted to Children′s Hospital of Hebei Province on February 4, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.The child had edema, complicated with ichthyosis, adrenal calcification, and hearing loss from the early infancy.Laboratory examination results suggested a low albumin level, hypercholesterolemia, a high proteinuria level, abnormal liver and renal functions, and hyponatremia.The child gave up treatment and died at home.Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) results showed two hete-rozygous mutations of SGPL1 gene (chr10: 72604336, c.134G>A, p.W45X; chr10: 72629563, c.719G>T, p.S240I). SPLIS is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.It starts in infancy, and affects the kidney, skin, endocrine, nervous and immune systems.It is suggested that SPLIS patients should take genetic examination.Early diagnosis, appropriate intervention, and vitamin B 6 treatment may relieve some symptoms of SPLIS patients.Adeno-associated virus mediated SGPL1 gene replacement therapy can be a novel cure of SPLIS and is worthy of investigation.
5.Genetic study on a consanguineous Chinese family with premature ovarian insufficiency caused by a missense mutation of PSMC3IP gene
Guiquan MENG ; Lanlan MENG ; Juan DU ; Guangxiu LU ; Yueqiu TAN ; Ge LIN ; Wenbin HE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2021;23(9):1286-1289
Objective:To explore the genetic etiology for a premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) patient from a consanguineous Chinese family, and to provide basis for genetic counseling and fertility counseling.Methods:Whole-exome sequencing was performed using DNA extracted from the blood sample of POI patient. Suspected pathogenic mutation was analyzed by bioinformatics methods and verified by Sanger sequencing. The pathogenicity of the variation was assessed according to the ACMG genetic variation classification criteria and guidelines.Results:A homozygous variation, c. 32G>T (p.G11V), of PSMC3IP was identified in the patient. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that the variation was conserved in different animal species, and this variation was classified as possible pathogenic variation according to the ACMG genetic variation classification criteria and guidelines.Conclusions:The homozygous missense variation of PSMC3IP is the cause of the POI patient in this family. We are reporting for the first time the missense variation in PSMC3IP gene caused POI, which enriched the mutation spectrum of PSMC3IP and provided the basis for genetic counseling and fertility guidance of this family.
6.Analysis of therapeutic effect of thalidomide on refractory systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Xin CHEN ; Junchen FANG ; Jingxiao GUO ; Lanlan GE ; Fujuan LIU ; Peitong HAN ; Ling LIU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(2):132-137
Objective:To analyze and summarize the efficacy and safety of thalidomide in the treatment of refractory systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis(sJIA).Methods:The clinical data of ten patients with refractory sJIA admitted to Department of Nephrology and Immunology in Children's Hospital of Hebei Province from January 2015 to March 2022 were collected,and the clinical manifestations,efficacy and safety of thalidomide in the treatment of refractory sJIA were analyzed retrospectively. Systemic juvenile arthritis disease activity score(sJADAS)was used to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment. Statistical analysis was performed by repeated measurements using general linear models.Results:Among the 10 children(4 males and 6 females)with refractory sJIA,the average age of onset was(7.5±3.3)years. Seven patients were complicated with macrophage activation syndrome at an early stage of disease.The average course of disease was(4.4±1.7)years,and the longest course of disease was 8.3 years. Before the application of thalidomide,all the 10 children experienced relapses(ranging from 2 to 10 times). The indices of 10 children treated with thalidomide at 6 months and 12 months were compared with those before treatment. Peripheral blood leukocytes[(10.19±3.67)×10 9/L,(8.53±2.83)×10 9/L vs.(16.11±7.81)×10 9/L, F=7.918,11.084, P=0.020,0.009],C-reactive protein[19.13(0.38,35.21)mg/L,8.05(0.10,18.00)mg/L vs. 59.34(24.20,131.90)mg/L, F=7.030,12.731, P=0.026,0.006],sJADAS scores[6.00(1.50,12.50)scores,3.00(0,12.50)scores vs. 20.00(11.50,28.00)scores, F=14.710,17.870, P=0.004,0.002]were decreased significantly. The doses of prednisone[0.13(0,0.45)mg/(kg·d),0.02(0,0.06)mg/(kg·d)vs. 0.42(0.16,1.47)mg/(kg·d), F=5.890,7.623, P=0.041,0.022]were significantly decreased.All the differences were statistically significant. Prednisone was successfully discontinued in 7 cases. Tocilizumab was gradually withdrawn in 3 cases,and tocilizumab administration interval was prolonged in 1 case. None of the 10 children had serious adverse reactions. Conclusion:Thalidomide is clinically effective in the treatment of sJIA,and can reduce the required dose of prednisone and prolong the tocilizumab free remission.
7.Comparative analysis of pediatric macrophage activation syndrome combined with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis versus with systemic lupus erythematosus
Xin CHEN ; Junchen FANG ; Jingxiao GUO ; Lanlan GE ; Fujuan LIU ; Ling LIU ; Peitong HAN ; Chunzhen LI
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(7):493-498
Objective:To compare the similarities and differences of macrophage activation syndrome(MAS)combined with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis(sJIA)versus with juvenile onset systemic lupus erythematosus(JSLE).Methods:The clinical data of 48 children with MAS admitted to the Department of Nephrology and Immunology in Children's Hospital of Hebei Province from May 2015 to January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into sJIA-MAS and JSLE-MAS group,and the clinical manifestations,laboratory indicators and treatment of the two groups were compared.Results:Among the 48 children(14 males and 34 females)with MAS,the average age of onset was 9.5(3.0,11.8)years. There were 28 cases(11males and 17 females)of sJIA-MAS and 20 cases(3 males and 17 females)of JSLE- MAS. All the 48 children with MAS had fever and hyperferinemia,and the fever with sJIA-MAS was mostly continued fever or remittent fever. Respiratory tract infection was the most common trigger in sJIA-MAS[15 cases(53.6%)],and disease activity was the most common trigger in JSLE-MAS[13 cases(65.0%)].Additionally,viral infections(EB virus and cytomegalovirus)were also one of the triggers in MAS[sJIA:7 cases(25%),JSLE:4 cases(20%)].Compared with JSLE-MAS,the number of days with fever[15.0(12.0,21.0)days vs. 6.0(4.0,9.5)days, Z=-3.812, P=0.001]and the length of hospital stay[29.0(26.3,39.8)days vs.26.0(19.3,30.8)days, Z=-1.958, P=0.049]were longer in sJIA. Compared with JSLE-MAS,ALT[(685.32±561.67)U/L vs.(139.61±124.44)U/L, t=4.973, P=0.001],AST[784.00(235.25,1 251.25)U/L vs.189.50(53.25,374.08)U/L, Z=-3.283, P=0.001],CRP[11.48(3.56,28.89)mg/L vs.1.91(0.53,8.98)mg/L, Z=-3.200, P=0.001],ferritin[32 167.0(12 384.8,65 963.8)μg/L vs.2 003.5(922.5,11 430.0)μg/L, Z=-4.130, P=0.001],ferritin max/ESR min[1 353.35(355.75,4 342.53)vs.91.92(34.94,291.53), Z=-4.120, P=0.001]were higher in sJIA.The decrease of CRP was greater in sJIA[80.04(45.64,143.71)mg/L vs.10.20(6.27,25.64)mg/L, Z=-4.433, P=0.001].Compared with sJIA-MAS,peripheral white blood cell counting[4.05(2.90,7.73)×10 9/L vs.1.56(1.15,3.47)×10 9/L, Z=-3.577, P=0.001]and platelet counting[(162.68±92.19)×10 9/L vs.(110.10±72.99)×10 9/L, t=2.118, P=0.040]were lower in JSLE-MAS. Kidney involvement was more common in JSLE-MAS[10 cases(50%)vs.0 cases(0%), χ 2=17.684, P=0.001].There was no significant difference in the incidence of sJIA-MAS and JSLE-MAS meeting the criteria of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis[6 cases(21.4%)vs.5 cases(25.0%), χ 2=0.084, P=0.772]. Conclusion:Compared with JSLE-MAS,sJIA-MAS is more dangerous and difficult to control,while JSLE-MAS involves more organs,among which the blood system and kidney are more common.
8.Effects of extended latissimusdorsi musculocutaneous flap combined with precision surgery for breast cancer in stage Ⅰ breast reconstruction
Xiaochun ZHOU ; Cuicui GE ; Yong DENG ; Hui CHEN ; Lingjie LI ; Xiyu CHEN ; Lanlan YAN ; Jing LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2024;30(4):332-336
Objective:To evaluate the application value of extended latissimusdorsi musculocutaneous flap combined with breast precision hand in stage Ⅰ breast reconstruction.Methods:Twelve cases of extended latissimusdorsi musculocutaneous flap combined with stage Ⅰ breast reconstruction for breast cancer precision surgery were collected from January 2022 to February 2023 in our department, the postoperative complications of surgical techniques were analyzed, and the cosmetic effects of breast reconstruction were evaluated according to Harris standards.Results:All 12 cases underwent breast reconstruction with extended latissimusdorsi musculocutaneous flap, and the survival rate of the flap was 100%. There was local cutaneous margin necrosis in 1 case of back incision, partial ischemic necrosis of the nipple in 1 case, and effusion in the donor area of the back in 5 cases. Harris evaluation of cosmetic effect of breast reconstruction was excellent in 3 cases, good in 6 cases, and fair in 3 cases. Follow-up time was 4-16 months (median was 12 months), and no local recurrence or distant metastasis was observed during follow-up.Conclusions:The extended latissimusdorsi musculocutaneous flap combined with precision mastectomy stage Ⅰ reconstruction is a safe and feasible treatment method for breast cancer.
9.Exploration and construction of the new generation of intelligent ICU unit based on 5G and artificial intelligence technology
Xiaoxia HUANG ; Yao LI ; Haotian CHEN ; Jiaying TANG ; Xu WANG ; Qiang LI ; Fangmin GE ; Dong CHEN ; Yonghua CHU ; Jianping YE ; Lanlan WU ; Shuaifeng LÜ ; Mao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(10):1269-1273
Objective:To explore the new generation of intelligent ICU Unit based on 5G and artificial intelligence technology.Methods:This study was conducted at the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from May 2019 to August 2020. Based on a multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, hospital management, clinical medical engineering, 5G technology, information technology, artificial intelligence technology, logistics service, etc, was assembled to intelligently design and reconstruct an intelligent ICU Unit of Emergency ICU.Results:Based on 5G technology, a new intelligent ICU unit environment was constructed to realize remote and high-speed interaction of multi-dimensional information in ICU, including intelligent assistance of remote monitoring, remote ward rounds, remote consultation and family visits. An intelligent hospital infection prevention and control system was established including automatic identification and alarm of hand hygiene and personal protection.Conclusions:The new generation of intelligent ICU unit combined with 5G and artificial intelligence technology has changed the mode of medical service for critically ill patients and improved the service level, which is worthy of further exploration and application.