Purpose To explore the 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging features of adrenal lymphoma and to improve the diagnosis of this disease.Materials and Methods A total of 13 cases with pathology-proven adrenal lymphoma and PET/CT examinationfrom December 2012 to March 2016 were retrospectively reviewed,The contents including the extent,shape,size and density of the adrenal lymphoma as well as the SUVmax value and affected lymph gland were recorded.The region of interesting (ROI) was delineated with the SUVmax value being calculated,which was compared with pathological diagnosis.Results All 13 cases were non-Hodgkins lymphoma,12 of which were secondary lymphoma,with the other case being primary lymphoma.Nine cases were diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL);2 cases were mantle cell lymphoma;2 cases were NK/T-cell lymphoma.In 10 cases there were bilateral adrenal involvement,and unilateral involvement in 3 casesincluding on 2 the left and 1 on the right.A total of 23 adrenal glands were involved,with soft masses in 13,soft nodules in 8 and adrenal thickening in 2.The lesions were well-defined in 10 cases.In 3 cases there were cystic changes or necrosis.No hemorrhage,calcification or fat was identified.Extra-adrenal involvement was discovered in 9 cases.Lymphadenopathy was seen in 10 cases involving the neck,mediastinum and retroperitoneum.Adrenal lesions showed intense FDG uptake on PET/CT with SUVmax ranging from 5.7 to 30.8 and mean SUVmax of 15.8±8.9.Conclusion Most of the adrenal lymphoma cases were diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.The features of PET/CT include bilateral involvement,well-defined soft tissue mass with intense FDG uptake.PET/CT can differentiate primary and secondary adrenal lymphoma and help with treatment planning.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the value of treadmill exercise test in predicting patients with moderate OSAHS treated by uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and tone base reduction or oral appliance. METHOD: Sixty-six patients were treated by UPPP and tone base reduction or oral appliance. The data including PSG (AHI, SaO2) and treadmill exercise test (METs) was analysed. RESULT: The success rate (percentage of patients with at least 50% reduction in AHI) of UPPP and tone base reduction was 86.7%, and 84.8% in oral appliance. The difference (AHI, SaO2, METs or the success rate) between the groups of postoperation or oral appliance was nonsignificant (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION As to moderate OSAHS, the UPPP and tone base reduction or oral appliance may be one of the effective therapy. The data including PSG (AHI, SaO2) and METs may be very useful in predicting effectiveness of treatment to OSAHS.
Adult ; Aged ; Exercise Test ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Palate ; surgery ; Pharynx ; surgery ; Polysomnography ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Uvula ; surgery ; Young Adult

Objective:To conduct scoping review of researches on application of traditional Chinese medicine exercises in exercise rehabilitation of patients with heart failure, so as to provide reference for effective clinical intervention of traditional Chinese medicine exercises.Methods:Chinese and English literature published in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Database and China Biology Medicine disc were searched by computer, and the search deadline was from database establishment to May 28, 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review Guide was used as a methodological framework to summarize and analyze the included literature.Results:A total of 19 literatures were included, including 17 randomized controlled trials and 2 quasi-randomized controlled trials. The subjects of the intervention were heart failure patients with New York Heart Association heart function gradeⅠ toⅢ. The types of exercises mainly included Eight Pieces of Brocade and Tai Chi. The intervention duration was mostly 30 min each time, and the frequency was mostly 3 to 5 times a week. The intervention intensity was mostly based on The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and the intervention duration was mostly 3 months. Most of the implementation scenarios were "hospital-home" or home. Traditional Chinese medicine exercises had a positive effect on the clinical symptoms, psychological state and quality of life of patients with heart failure, and were safe and feasible.Conclusions:Traditional Chinese medicine exercises have a positive effect on the exercise rehabilitation of patients with heart failure, and are safe and feasible.