1.Clinical and pathological analysis of a case of metastatic myxoid melanoma with partial regression of the primary lesion
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(11):778-781
A 69-year-old male patient presented with a gradually enlarging mass in the left inner upper thigh for more than 2 months,and pigmented patches in the left medial leg for more than 20 years.Physical examination revealed a painless mass measuring 3 cm × 2 cm × 2 cm in size in the left inner upper thigh.Several pigmented patches were observed in the left medial leg,and the largest pigmented patch measured 2 cm× 2 cm in size with an irregular border and uneven pigmentation.The mass in the left inner upper thigh was resected and subjected to histopathological examination,which showed proliferative epithelioid neoplastic cells with mucous matrix,round and spindle cells of varying sizes separated by mucous matrix.The immunohistochemical study of tumor cells showed positive staining for vimentin,S100 and Melan-A,but negative staining for actin,desmin,CD56,epithelial membrane antigen,cytokeratin,leukocyte common antigen,CD99,chromogranin A and synaptophysin.Hematoxylin-eosin staining of pigmented patches on the left medial leg revealed squamous epithelium covering the surface of lesions with no superficial ulceration or atypia in epithelial cells,unevenly distributed melanophages,fibroplasia accompanied by collagen formation,obviously decreased skin appendages,infiltration of a few inflammatory cells in the dermis.AB-PAS staining was negative.The immunohistochemical study of pigmented patches showed positive staining for vimentin and Melan-A.The patient was pathologically diagnosed with metastatic myxoid melanoma with partial regression of the primary lesion.
2.Clinicopathologic analysis of two cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the skin
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(12):896-898
Objective To describe the clinicopathologic features of two cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the skin.Methods Two cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the skin were analyzed histopathologically using hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining,alcian blue-periodic acid Schiff (AB-PAS) staining and immunohistochemical staining.Relavant literature was reviewed.Results Histopathological examination showed that the tumor was subcutaneously located in both cases,with epidermoid cells and intermediate cells arranged in sheets or nests,as well as different sizes of glandular structures lined by mucinous columnar epithelium in some areas.Both tumors had a relatively clear boundary with peripheral invasive growth and no obvious capsules.Immunohistochemical examination showed positive staining for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA),high and low molecular weight cytokeratin (CK(H) and CK(L)).The cytoplasm of mucous cells was stained blue with,and mucus was visualized after,AB-PAS staining.Conclusions Primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the skin is a kind of malignant tumor arising from skin appendages,whose diagnosis depends on histological and immunohistochemical examination.
3.Application of D2-40/S100 and CD34/S100 detection in the diagnosis of blood and lymphatic vessel invasion of cutaneous malignant melanoma
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(4):266-269
Objective To develop an immunohistochemical assay for the diagnosis of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) micrometastasis via blood and lymphatic vessels,and to evaluate its clinical significance.Methods Fifty-three patients (32 males and 21 females) histopathologically diagnosed as CMM were enrolled in this study.The patients were aged (61.2 ± 8.4) years (range,52-72 years).Tissue specimens were obtained from the central area of tumor in each case,and also from removed lymph nodes in some cases.The average duration of follow-up was (65.00 ± 5.68) months.During the follow-up,17 patients died of the recurrence or metastasis of CMM,and 6 patients were lost to follow-up.The expressions of D2-40,S100 and CD34 antigens in 53 tissue specimens were examined by immunohistochemical staining with three individual monoclonal antibodies,or by an immunohistochemical method using 2 two-antibody cocktails (D2-40/S 100 and CD34/S100) and double-color chromogens in single tissue sections.Results Of the 53 patients,30.19% (16/53) were positive for hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining combined with immunohistochemical staining with individual monoclonal antibodies,and 49.06% (26/53) for the immunohistochemical method using two-antibody cocktails and double-color chromogens.Statistical differences were found in the positive rate between the two methods (x2 =3.94,P< 0.05).Compared with patients without blood/lymph vessel tumor emboli,those with blood/lymph vessel tumor emboli showed higher lymph node metastasis rate (80.77% (21/26) vs.37.04% (10/27),x2 =10.43,P < 0.001),but lower five-year survival rate (42.31% (11/26) vs.70.37% (19/27),x2 =4.25,P < 0.05).Conclusions The immunohistochemical method with two-antibody cocktails is superior to HE staining combined with immunohistochemical staining with individual monoclonal antibodies in the detection of blood/lymph vessel tumor emboli.And blood/lymph vessel tumor emboli may be an important prognostic factor in patients with CMM.
4.Hand assisted laparoscopic splenectomy for ruptured spleen
Zhijun ZHU ; Dawei LI ; Rongrong ZHENG ;
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2003;0(10):-
Objective To explore the feasibility and clinical efficacy of hand assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) for ruptured spleen. Methods From January 2002 to October 2002, HALS was performed in 12 cases, among whom were 8 cases combined with other viceral trauma. Results HALS was accomplished successfully in 10 cases and laparotomy in 2. In 10 cases, the operation time of HALS averaged 102.5 minutes. The mean post operative hospitalization was 5.8 days in 4 cases with only spleen trauma and 15.5 days in 6 combined with other viceral trauma. Conclusions HALS is a feasible, effective and safe surgical procedure for the cases with Buntain CT scalingⅡ or Ⅲ spleen trauma with no severe combined trauma.
5.Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy for ruptured spleen
Zhijun ZHU ; Dawei LI ; Rongrong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(01):-
Objective To explore the feasibility and significance of hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) for ruptured spleen. Methods We conducted HALS in 18 cases of ruptured spleen between January 2002 and January 2003. According to the Buntain classification of CT-graded splenic injury, 7 cases were classified as “type Ⅱ” and 11 cases, “type Ⅲ”. Ruptured spleen was complicated by other organ injuries in 12 cases. Results The operation was completed successfully in 16 cases, the operation time being 75~115 min (mean, 92.5 min). A conversion to open surgery was made in 2 cases, which were suspected of having injuries of other major vessels. Postoperative time to normal activities was 20~30 days in 6 cases of simple ruptured spleen and 30~100 days in 10 cases of ruptured spleen complicating other injuries. Conclusions HASL is feasible for “type Ⅱ or Ⅲ” ruptured spleen without severe complicating injuries.
6.Mediating effect of positive emotion on relationship between cognition reappraisal and meaning of life in freshmen
Rongrong ZHU ; Yiqun GAN ; Yan LI ; Xian ZHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(6):490-494
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of positive emotion on relationship between cognition reappraisal and meaning of life in freshmen.Methods:Totally 192 freshmen[62 males and 130 females,aged 18 to 22 years,mean age (20 ± 2) years] were assessed with the Chinese version of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ),Positive words of the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and Chinese version of the Meaning of Life Questionnaire (MLQ).Interval of 3 months of longitudinal data was used to investigate the mediating role of positive emotions in cognitive reappraisal sense and meaning of life.Results:The EPQ scores were positively correlated with the scores of PA,MLQ-P,and MLQ-S(r =0.17-0.26,Ps < 0.05).The PA scores were positively correlated with the scores of MLQ-P and MLQ-S (r =0.16-0.35,Ps <0.05).Bootstrap test showed that positive emotions mediated meaning of life through cognitive reappraisal (95% CI:0.065-0.295).The structural equation model proved to exhibit an appropriate data fit (x2/df=1.58,RMSEA =0.06,CFI =0.98,GFI =0.95).Conclusion:It indicates that cognitive reappraisal is related to meaning of life and positive emotions,and positive emotions mediate the relationship between cognitive reappraisal and meaning of life among freshmen.
7.Effect Analysis of the Implementation of National Essential Medicine System on the Drug Utilization of Outpa-tients in a Shanghai Community Health Service Center
Yan LIU ; Fu ZHU ; Rongrong ZHANG ; Shilong MAO
China Pharmacy 2016;27(18):2476-2478,2479
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for promoting the further implementation of national essential medicine system and rational use of drugs in community health service center. METHODS:Outpatients’information in Changqiao Street Communi-ty Health Service Center from Sept. 2,2009 to Nov. 25,2014 was collected to statistically analyze the drug variety,the number of prescriptions,the consumption sum and the DDDs before and after the implementation of essential medicine system and after the supplement of non essential medicines. RESULTS:Essential medicines occupied the main position of drug utilization in each stage, with substantial growth in respects of consumption sum and number of prescriptions;the sum of Chinese patent drugs and essential cardiovascular drugs occupied more than 50% of the total consumption sum and number of prescriptions,with higher growth rate;essential medicines occupied the top 10 in respects of consumption sum and DDDs,among which most were the drug varieties in“Shanghai supplement essential drugs in community health service center”(2010 Edition),with some overlap the varieties in“Na-tional Essential Medicine System”(2012 Edition);cardio-cerebrovascular drugs occupied the dominant position;the growth rates of cefotiam and atorvastatin took up the top 2 ranking in the list of consumption sum,while the growth rates of calcium carbonate D3 and irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide took up the top 2 ranking in the list of DDDs. CONCLUSIONS:Essential medicine cata-log covers the common drugs in the community health service center,in which the rational use of Chinese patent drugs and antibac-terial deserves needs to be noticed. The clinical rational use of the essential medicines should be strengthened,the essential medi-cine catalog should be adjusted and non essential medicines should be supplied when necessary in order to truly meet the needs of patients and optimize the allocation of medical resources.
8.Effects of Levofloxacin on QTcd Interval in Elderly Patients Hospitalized with Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Qian GUI ; Jie CHEN ; Rongrong TANG ; Changqing ZHU ; Yi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(06):-
OBJECTIVE To study the effects of levofloxacin on QT correction dispersion(QTcd) interval in elderly patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD(AECOPD).METHODS Totally 124 patients received IV levofloxacin(500 mg qd) for 10-14 days.Evaluations included of 12-lead ECGs at baseline and blood examination before treatment,day 5 and after treatment.RESULTS QT correction(QTc) interval was no significant changes,but the QTcd interval was with significant prolongation.CONCLUSIONS IV levofloxacin could not cause QTc interval prolongation,but could make QTcd interval prolongation,which is a potential risk of arrhythmia in elderly patients with AECOPD.
9.Choice of the treatment of palliative therapy of jaundice in cholangiocarcinom
Chong WANG ; Anyi QIAO ; Zhu LI ; Rongrong QU ; Jinghao HUANG
International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(8):528-533
Objective To compare the efficacy and indications between the biliary bypass laparotomy surgery.and the two different kinds of biliary stent insertion surgery in the palliative alleviating jaundice of cholangiocarcinoma.Methods From March 2008 to March 2013,69 patients treated with palliative alleviating jaundice therapy of cholangiocarcinoma were included,who were all came from the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.Including 17 patients who treated with the open biliary bypass surgery and 52 patients who treated with interventional therapy.We analysed the differences between these cases of biliary drainage operations in the recent jaundice reduction rate,average stay,mortality rate,the incidence of related complications,et al.Results All these different drainage ways had good effect in alleviating jaundice,incidence of alleviating jaundice have no obvious difference (P > 0.05).Compared to the open biliary bypass surgery,interventional therapy had obvious advantages in the average stay and postoperative survival (P < 0.05).The pancreatitis rate was lower in Percutaneous Group than that in Endoscopic Group (P < 0.05).incidence of biliary tract infection and biliary tract bleeding have no obvious difference (P > 0.05).There were no significant differences between the success rates of in biliary stent insertion operation in patients with each model cholangiocarcinoma (P > 0.05).Conclusions Among the therapies of the palliative alleviating jaundice of cholangiocarcinoma,the internal biliary drainage of biliary stent insertion operation was superior to the treatment of the biliary bypass laparotomy.As to biliary stent insertion operations,endoscopic biliary stenting surgery should be the preferred choice.
10.Linear reference region model and Tofts model in dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI of discriminating benign and malignant breast lesions comparative study
Jie DING ; Rongrong ZHU ; Ning HUANG ; Jianjun YU ; Ruoshui HA
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;49(11):828-832
Objective To investigate and eompare the diagnostic values of linear reference region model (LRRM) and Extended Tofts model in quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) analysis of benign and malignant breast lesions under different temporal resolutions.Methods Eight five suspicious breast cancer women underwent bilateral DCE-MRI exam, 37 patients were benigns and 48 patients were malignants.Among those, 31 patients(15 malignant, 16 benign) were scanned with 18 s per phase, and 54 patients(33 malignant, 21 benign) were scanned with 7 s per phase, and they were assigned into breast cancer group, benign lesion group and healthy gland group proven by surgery or biopsies.For the same model, Ktrans values of the three groups under different time resolution were first analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis H rank sum test.Receiver operator curve (ROC) was used to analyse the diagnostic efficiency of K values.Results Under high and low temporal resolutions, K values of the healthy group were (0.048 ±0.022) and (0.090±0.040)/min for extended Tofts model,(0.301 ±0.197) and (0.287±0.225)/min for LRRM model respectively.K values of the benign group were (0.289±0.163) and (0.211 ± 0.080)/min for extended Tofts,(0.624 ± 0.358) and (0.593 ± 0.165)/min for LRRM respectively.K values of the malignant group were (0.959±0.451) and (0.524±0.285)/min for extended Tofts,(1.576±0.935) and (0.956±0.180)/min for LRRM respectively.There were significant differences among the three different groups(P<0.05).Area under the ROC to differentiate benign and malignant breast lesions for Extended Tofts in high temporal, LRRM in high temporal, Tofts in low temporal and LRRM in low temporal were 0.941, 0.876, 0.850 and 0.933, with Ktrans cutoff values of 0.304, 0.917, 0.252 and 0.789/min,and sensitivity of 93.9%, 80.0%,80.0%, 80.0%;specificity of 85.7%, 90.5%, 81.2%, 87.5% respectively.Conclusion Under low temporal resolutions, Ktrans of LRRM model had better sensitivities and specificities in differentiation of benign and malignant breast lesions than Extended Tofts model, which was the opposite in high temporal resolutions.