1.Renal impairment in Sjogren's syndrome (SS)
Nan CHEN ; Hong KEN ; Xiaonong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1997;0(03):-
To further study the renal damage of SS with biopsy and recent determination. Methods 31 patients of SS with renal impairment from 1988 to 1995 were analyzed by routine, immunoassay,tubular function and biopsy examination. Results 25/31 cases presented dRTA, 3/25 with diabetes insipitus and 2/25 with hypokalemic paralysis. Glomerulopathy was occured in 8 of 31 (NS 5, GN 3) and mild renal failure( RF) in 4. Hypergamma-globulinemia was observed in 23 of 31 (74%). About 65% and 45% patients revealed anti ss-A and anti ss-B positive respectively. In 13 renal biopsies, 9 specimens showed CIN with large number of lymphoplasma cells infiltration and tubular atrophy and other 2 specimens revealed LN (type Ⅲ and Ⅳ ) and 2 MPGN. By IF, no positive findings were seen in 7 cases and deposition of IgA, IgM or 63 in some other patients. IgG deposits in the interstitial lymphoplasma cells in 1 patient. 19 patients were treated with prednisone and 3 combined with CTX. 14 cases remitted during the follow-up. In 4 patients with RF, Scr level returned to normal after treatment. Conclusion The renal impairment of SS may be the presenting or predominant feature. Their major clinical manifestations are dRTA and GN. The treatment with prednisone may decrease the infiltration of lymphoplasma cells in the interstitium, improve the renal function and correct RTA.
2.Clinical study of mycophenolate mofetil therapy versus intermittent cyclophosphamide pulse treatment in lupus nephritis
Yaowen XU ; Nan CHEN ; Xiaonong CHEN ; At ET
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1997;0(01):-
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect and side-effect between pulse cyclophosphamide (CTX) therapy and mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) in lupus nephritis. Methods A group (CTX group): 30 patients were given intravenous cyclophosphamide (0.5 -0.75 g/m~2) pulse plus oral prednisone. All patients were treated for (18. 65 ?6. 10) (6 -24) months. B group (MMF group): 30 patients were given MMF at a dosage of 1. 0 -1. 5 g/d and oral prednisone. All patients were treated for (21. 89?7. 48) (6-48) months. Patients in two groups were comparable in age, sex distribution, severity of renal damage. Most patients in B group were refractory to cyclophosphamide therapy, and their histories were much longer than those of A group. Results CTX and MMF both reduced proteinuria and hematuria, and improved renal function and immune indexes CTX and MMF were effective on inhibiton of autoantibodies production. The mean therapeutic period of B group was significantly longer than that of A group, but the ontcome of two groups was similar. Liver toxicity and amenorrhea were not observed, while infections(13. 3% ), herpes zoster(6. 7% ), leukopenia(3. 3% ) were found during MMF treatment. And in CTX group, liver toxicity(23. 3% ), amenorrhea(28% ), infections(23. 3% ), herpes zoster( 10% ), leukopenia (10% ) occurred. Conclusion For the treatment of lupus nephritis, the combination of mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone is as effective as the regimen of cyclophosphamide and prednisone but less toxicity.
3.Determination of glomerular filtration rate by non-ionic contrast medium iohexol plasma clearance
Hao SHI ; Nan CHEN ; Xiaonong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1994;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the determination of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by non-ionic contrast medium iohexol plasma clearance. Methods GFR of 93 patients, 45 male and 48 female, age ranged from 12 to 80, with different renal functions was determined. The patient underwent an overnight fast and 5 ml of iohexol was injected into peripheral vein in the morning. 2 ml plasma sample was collected 4 hours after injection, and plasma concentration of iohexol was measured by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) . The iohexol plasma clearance was calculated by two one-compartment model; Jacobsson's and Bubeck's model. 99mTc clearance was used as the reference method. Results Iohexol-GFR obtained by Jacobsson's model vs 99mTc-GFR yielded a correlation of r = 0. 85, standard error of the estimate (SE) = 16. 06 ml/min. There was also a high correlation between iohexol-GFR obtained by Bubeck's model and 99mTc-GFR, r = 0. 82, SE = 17. 75 ml/min. In the patients in early stage of renal failure, iohexol-GFR was the most sensitive indication as compared to Scr and Ccr. Conclusion Iohexol plasma clearance calculated by Jacobsson's and Bubeck's models is a simple and accurate method of determining GFR.
4.Pharmacokinetics characterization and toxicology of PNIPAAm-PEO nanoparticles loaded norvancomycin in rabbit eyes
Lizhao, WANG ; Xiang, CHEN ; Yusheng, WANG ; Xiaonong, CHEN ; Qingwei, WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2014;32(3):200-205
Background The penetration of bacterial agents into the vitreous cavity is difficult because of the existence of blood-retina barrier.So conventional drug therapy is not enough effective on endophthalmitis.Drug delivery systems can decrease drug dose and reduce the drug toxicity.To construct nano controlled-release system of anti-bacterial agents is very important for the treatment of intraocular infectious diseases.Objective This study was to investigate the toxicology and intraocular pharmacoklnetics of intravitreal PNIPAAm-PEO loaded norvancomycin nanoparticles (NV-PNIPAAm-PEO) in normal rabbit eyes.Methods NV-PNIPAAm-PEO was constructed with the drug-loading rate about 22%,and then the drug gelatin solution (20 g/L) was prepared using normal saline solution.Forty-one New Zealand albino rabbits were randomized divided into experimental group and control group.20 g/L drug gelatin solution 0.1 ml was monocularly injected into the vitreous cavity in the experimental group,and the equal volume of sterilized normal saline solution was used in the control group.In 1 day,2,3,7,14,21 and 28 days after injection,ocular anterior and posterior segments were examined by slit lamp microscope and Bsonography,and electroretinogram (ERG) was recorded and the histopathological examination was performed to evaluate the biotoxicity of the drug.Norvancomycin contents in the cornea homogenate,aqueous humor,vitreous,retinochoroid homogenate were detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) system.Results The anterior and posterior segments were normal by the slit lamp microscope and B-sonography 1-28 days after injection of NV-PNIPAAm-PEO.In 7,14,21 and 28 days after injection,there were no statistically significant difference in the a-wave latency and amplitude of max-ERG between the two groups,as well as the b-wave amplitude(P>0.05).The histopathological examination showed that the retinal structure was normal in both groups.HPLC assay showed that the norvancomycin level was gradually declined in different eye tissues from 1 day through 28 days after injection.Norvancomycin was undetectable in the cornea during the observing duration.The maximal norvancomycin content in the blood plasma was (0.34 ± 0.11) mg/L in the second day,and norvancomycin content ranged (0.08 ± 0.04)-(2.16±0.07) mg/L in the aqueous humor,(0.11 ±0.22)-(2.54 ±0.38) μg/g in the chorioretina,respectively.The drug concentration was (5.65 ± 1.14)-(406.69 ± 21.05) mg/L in the vitreous,which was higher than the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) to the most gram-positive bacteria.Conclusions The intravitreal injection of 22% NV-PNIPAAm-PEO maintains the therapeutic drug concentration till 21 days in vitreous without the toxic effect on eye tissues,suggesting a great treating potential for intraocular infecting diseases.
5.Enhanced real-time catheter localization using ultrasonic technique
Jingling CHEN ; Rui LIAN ; Guoqiang ZHANG ; Yan GONG ; Xiaonong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;19(30):4882-4886
BACKGROUND:To ensure the catheter position is very important for interventional catheters. In emergency, rapid and accurate catheter insertion is required. Ultrasound can real-time track the movement of catheters in vivo. It is safe to patient, which has exhibited a bright future in catheter placement. OBJECTIVE: To compare the current methods for improving ultrasonic localization methods and to prospect the future development and improvement of real-time ultrasonic localization of catheters in vivo. METHODS: Literature search was carried out based on PubMed (1990-01/2015-04) and Espacenet with the key words of catheter, ultrasonic guidance, ultrasound localization, enhanced localization for the initial retrieval of relevant articles. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:To improve the image quality and increase the accuracy of catheter placement by ultrasound, recent efforts have been focused on two paths. One is to improve the resolution of ultrasonic images by enhancing ultrasound equipment or ultrasonic guidance system. The other is to modify catheter itself to obtain high acoustic impedance differential and improve its echogenicity. The latter approach can be potentialy applied in al kinds of catheters and is more economical and practical. Therefore, in future researches, innovation and design of catheter materials for catheter fabricating wil play an important role in promoting the real-time ultrasonic localization of catheters.
6.Clinical and imaging features of von Hippel-Lindau disease: A case report of VHL disease and literature review
Rongjiang WANG ; Bohua SHEN ; Hui LI ; Sihai SHAO ; Xiaonong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2011;32(2):103-107
Objective To investigate the clinical and imaging features of von Hippel-Lindau disease to raise awareness of the disease. Methods The clinical and imaging data of a case of VHL patient were analyzed retrospectively and discussed with relative literature review. The patient was a 50-year-old man, who was admitted with the chief complaints of painless gross hematuria and blurred vision for 5 months. Imaging data and ophthalmoscopy examination showed bilateral multiple renal tumors, renal cysts, pancreatic cysts, hepatic cysts and retinal angioma in his right eye. He suffered a surgical operation for his cerebellar hemangioblastoma 12 years ago without family history. Results The patient underwent nephron- sparing surgery (NSS) in the left kidney. Five renal tumors were removed, and the largest tumor was 3.5 cm× 3.5 cm. Postoperative oral administration of Sorafenib agents was applied. Followed up for 4 months, the renal function was normal and the right kidney tumor reduced. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of multiple renal clear cell carcinoma. Conclusions VHL disease is a familial autosomal dominant hereditary syndrome, with the performance of hemangioblastorna in central nervous system, visceral tumors and multiple visceral cysts. Comprehensive imaging examination plays a major role in both the diagnosis and the follow-up of VHL disease.
7.Clinical diagnosis, surgical management and prognostic factors of patients with primary duodenal carcinoma
Bin CHEN ; Chunhua WANG ; Xiaonong WANG ; Xiao HE
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2017;23(1):40-43
Objective To study the diagnosis,surgical treatment and prognosis of patients with primary duodenal carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 56 patients with primary duodenal carcinoma treated between 2008 to 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.Results The number of patients with tumors located in the first,second,third and fourth parts of duodenum were 3,44,6,and 3 patients respectively.Tumors which were within the papillary region accounted for 71.4% (40 patients).Twenty-two patients (22/56,39.3%) had well differentiated adenocarcinoma,16 patients (16/56,28.6%) had moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma and 6 patients (7/56,10.7%) had undifferentiated carcinoma.The clinical manifestations were not specific,which included abdominal pain,abdominal distention,jaundice,bowel obstruction or bleeding.The correct rates of diagnosis made by endoscopy,duodenography,ultrasound and CT were 84.0%,81.3%,30.4% and 48.2% respectively.Forty patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy,5 segmental duodenectomy,9 bypass operation,and 3 subtotal gastrectomy and duodenal bulb tumor resection.The 1-,3-,and 5-year survival rates of all the patients were 82.6%,56.7% and 30.1% respectively.The-1,3-,and 5-year survival rates of the patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy and segmental duodenectomy were 100%,68.8%,42.2% and 100%,61.8%,0 respectively.All the patients who underwent palliative resection died 6 to 24 months after surgery.Univariate analysis revealed the operation types.,depth of tumor invasion,lymphatic invasion,and tumor differentiation correlated with prognosis.Multivariate analysis showed only the operative types,depth of tumor invasion and lymphatic invasion to be independent prognostic factors.Conclusions Tumors located in the papillary region accounted for the majority of primary malignant tumors of the duodenum and they were mainly adenocarcinomas.Duodenography and endoscopy were the major methods used in the diagnosis of primary duodenal carcinoma.Pancreaticoduodeneetomy was the best therapy for primary duodenal carcinoma.
8.The clinical significance of urinary vascular endothelial growth factor measurement in patients with bladder cancer
Rongjiang WANG ; Qilin SHI ; Sihai SHAO ; Hui LI ; Xiaonong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(32):4-5
Objective To investigate the relationship of urinary vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and occurrence and invasiveness of bladder cancer. Method The expression of urinary VEGF in 48 patients with bladder cancer (bladder cancer group) and 45 normal cases (control group) were examined by ELISA immunohistochemical staining. Results VEGF levels in urine in bladder cancer group [(174.77±83.41) μg/L] were higher statistically than those in control group [(63.53 ±22.62) μg/L] (P < 0.01), and related to the staging and grading of tumors. VEGF levels were significant higher in invasive lesions [(223.00 ± 83.13) μg/L] than those in superficial ones [(130.40 ± 54.86) μg/L] (P < 0.01). VEGF levels of G3 [(259.23 ± 75.82) μg/L] were significant higher compared with G1 [(138.00± 85.60) μ g/L] and G2 [(146.22 ±47.53) μ g/L] (P < 0.01). Conclusion The concentration of urinary VEGF relates to the clinical staging and pathological grading, and it is a labeling index of the biological behavior of bladder cancer.
9.Clinical study of the interventional therapy in Budd-Chiari syndrome
Bin CHEN ; Chunhua WANG ; Fengen LIU ; Xiaonong WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(5):525-527
Objective To evaluate the interventional therapy in Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS). Methods 12 cases with BCS were treated with balloon dilatation angioplasty and placement of stent. The pathologic types were composed of complete occlusion of inferior vena eava(IVC) (9 cases) and IVC stenosis (3 cases). Results Sue-eess was achieved in 12 cases. IVC eavepressure was(4.56±1.51 )kPa before interventional therapy,and (2.51± 0.77 ) kPa after stent implantation. The symptoms disappeared or markedly improved postoperatively. Complications of hepatic venous occlusion occurred in 1 ease after IVC stent 8 months later,and the symptoms relieved after meso-RA shunt. Conclusion The interventional therapy for BCS is very effective and safe to appropriate patient.
10.Playing the guiding roles of national criteria and precisely eliminating schis-tosomiasis in P. R. China
Jing XU ; Shizhu LI ; Jiaxu CHEN ; Liyong WEN ; Xiaonong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(1):1-4
Schistosomiasis Control and Elimination(GB 15976-2015)and Diagnostic Criteria for Schistosomiasis(WS 261-2006)are the only two national health criteria related to schistosomiasis control program implemented in P. R. China. The roles of criteria to guide and accelerate the transition from schistosomiasis control to elimination are concluded ,based on this system?atic review how the criteria led the implementation of the medium?and long?term national plan and provided the guidance when drafting the thirteen?five years national plan for schistosomiasis,and the suggestion to draft more criteria related to schistosomia?sis elimination program and strengthening the implementation of current criteria,so as to precisely guide the schistosomiasis elimination program in P. R. China.